Revs, blinds & pink hair | Installing narrowboat blinds! - 36
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- Опубліковано 17 вер 2024
- Episode 36 - Revs, blinds & pink hair
After an amazing getaway at Boat Life Live, we return to our usual chaotic lifestyle, still stuck behind the Erewash winter closure. We finally add a splash of privacy to our home in the form of some shiny new blinds, and as you can probably guess, the installation isn't quite as straightforward as we'd hoped. We also uncover a minor problem with how we've been using our engine, but take a load off with a day trip to Sheffield 🏙️
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Working my way through your back catalogue, since only been a follower since Narrowboat Escapes. Love your vlogs, such a happy genuine couple. ❤
Yoir such a beautiful pair of humans, so glad the universe got you together. ❤❤❤.
Ok guys. You have done good with the blinds. Use them with only the drop you need now. And in the years to come when that drop becomes ‘used’ you can cut it off and have a whole new blind to use 👍
Thanks Sue! That’s a brilliant idea! 2 for the price of 1 haha
Hello my name is Sheila. I am in America. I was skipping around watching you guys, but I decided to start at the beginning and watch your adventures. I have always been intrigued with England. I love your videos and hope one day even though I am 55 for me and my adopted 5 yr old to be able to come there and be able to meet you guys in person. You guys are amazing. Love your videos.
The alternator that is on your engine that charges the battery has a built in regulator that regulates the output to the battery's so it wont make any difference if your engine is on tick over or on Higher revs it will always put out the same voltage so you only need to have the engine on tick over. Adding revs will only use more fuel. Love the vlogs by the way :O)
Ah good to know, thanks Kevin! 😊
Actually this is only partly right the alternator does regulate the voltage to be the same at any rev of the engine but running the engine faster produces more current (Amps) which allow the battery to charge faster its not the voltage that matters but the current when charging. Higher revs does use more fuel but also produces more amps also most modern alternators although they are rated as eg 60 - 80 Amps alternators will only produce 25% of that amount due to the regulator restriction as more amps will increase the heat on the alternator and MAY reduce life expectancy however using an external regulator can increase amps and protect the alternator one like I have a Balmar regulator on my narrowboat it allows me to use 95% capacity of my alternator but monitors the output to the battery and reduces as the battery becomes fully charged and if the heat gets to much it reduces the output to cool the alternator The Balmar is programmable for different battery types like Lead Acid , AGM and Lithium
The length of the blinds - honesty moment - made us laugh out loud. Same type "surprise" happens to us all. Your upbeat vlogs are delightful. Thank you for taking us along!
Haha, turns out we didn't pay for the extra in the end 😆 Thank you so much for watching and coming along with us! 😊
Just think... the length of the blinds not only gives you options... but.... when they get sun scorched you can cut the bad parts off, shorten and add the bottom trim....??? You easily have 20 years of good blinds.. you'll never have to change them again.... plus... you gave us a really good laugh. Bravo.😅
Most Betas have at least two alternators, one for charging the starting battery, the other for charging the domestic/leisure batteries.
There are two battery lights on the engine control panel, one without a "D" (for the starting battery) and one with a "D" for the domestics.
If the "D" battery light isn't lit on your engine control panel once the engine is running, then you know that the alternator is producing current and charging your batteries.
If the "D" battery light remains lit once the engine is running, then there is a fault with the alternator, which could be as simple as s slipping drive belt.
If the "D" battery light flickers, then by all means do try increasing the engine revs slightly until the flickering stops. A flickering light is usually a sign that the batteries are discharged very deeply and/or there is a high load on the domestic batteries, or again a slipping belt. If the flickering persists at higher revs (especially without the noise of a slipping belt) then there is a fault in the domestic alternator.
Thank you so much for this! That's super helpful and easy to understand. We had no idea but that makes loads of sense. Thanks Mike! 💕
Omg! I got used to the stud, but the ring just looks so much better! Also love the highlights and lowlights! Excellent job by your stylist!
Hi Amy/Wes, You pair are totally bonkers, funny and down to earth. Whether it's putting up blinds or spilling Shushi down your top, you never fail to crack me up with your facial expressions and mannerism's. BTW Amy your hair looks brill. Thank you so much for taking me along with you. Take and stay safe....
Oh thank you so much Gary! 😃 There's always something with us haha! Take care x
I used to make and fit window blinds it's standard to leave the roller long you don't pay for the extra. Just makes it easier to make.
Ah that’s good to know! Thought we’d messed up and paid for the extra haha!
You don’t even know how much you’re videos help me relax!! I have had probably the most stressful week anyone can have, all of my freetime has been used for studies!! And now i can finally sit back, relax and just binge you’re videos!! Thank you so much💖 Keep up the amazing videos!!!!!!!
Aw that’s so wonderful to hear! Hope the studies are going okay and glad we can offer that bit of chill time to get you through 🥰❤️ thanks for watching!! X
The reason you need to rev the engine to 1,100/1,200 is to allow the alternator to achieve it's max charge rate at tick over 600 rpm the alternator is probably making less than 10 amps of the rated 80amp max output the voltage is set by the voltage regulator which should be a set value of 14.8v max if the battery voltage is less than 14.8v the batteries are probably still charging. But increasing the engine rpm from idle will increase the charging current and decrease the time you need to run the engine to achieve a full charge
Exactly what John says. 👍
To check your alternators are chucking out 14.4v use a multi meter.
As for pre heating the glow plugs, Beta's are pretty hardy engines and don't necessarily need to have the fuel preheated when the weather's warmer.
Thank you for the tips! Good to know we haven’t been damaging it by not heating first 😊
Ah good to know! We also now have a battery monitor so it makes it much easier to know what amps are going into the batteries. Thanks for the tips! 😊
Spot on!
Hi you 2. The glow plugs pre heat the initial charge of fuel that's injected into the cylinders on start up. I cannot believe you were never told how to operate a diesel engine in the first place. Ever thought of investing in a small generator to save wear on your main engine. You should have a 230 volt mains input on the boat. Regards Dave desiel fitter
Yep, it's one of the oddities of boating that you aren't required to learn anything in advance. We tried to do our research as best we could, but the 'heat' function slipped through the cracks. We've considered a small generator but not sure we'll need it thankfully! We're aware lots of people use them to avoid knackering the engine. Thanks for the tips, it's super helpful! 💕
Hold the key to heat for about a 4 count when it's cold out. The glow plugs will warm the cylinders and make it easier on the starter. Can I suggest a hinge with a stick mounted to the underside of the engine cover to prop it up.
Good to know thank you!
& great idea! Our only worry is that if it pings off and hits the engine during a cruise it can cause some damage 😬 but deffo need to find a solution to just holding it up haha
Love the installation of the blinds . Tears in my eyes laughing . I can identify with so much of what you do .
Haha thanks! We're glad it's not just us who are so chaotic with pretty much everything DIY 😂 Thanks for watching! x
I really like your pink hair!!!
Thank you ☺️💗
Blinds are lovely. Had a laugh when Wes pulled the blinds down. You guys are too funny. Happy cruising.
Thank you! Glad you think so 😊
Never mind if the blind gets dirty, you can cut half off and you will still have another set. You will need a bar across lower end or blinds won't sit on window thru will swing out. You both are a Gem. ❤
Ooo good idea!! Love that thank you 😊💡
Do remember it’s a boat and you don’t have to stay under the trees 😂
😂 we were stuck in the basin behind a winter stoppage
Amy, the pink hair is stunning! You two are such naturals in front of the camera, so funny. Love the vlogs 💜
Thank you so much!’ 🥰🥰
Amy, Wes, another great Vlog. Love your new blinds, I bet you are so happy now you can have your privacy. Great to see Rufus and Rupey are back home. Thanks for taking us to Sheffield with you. Love your hair Amy. You two are so nice. Have a great week. Take care.
Thanks so much! 😊 glad you enjoyed and like the blinds!
I forgot to say....I had my kitchen blind made to measure, I gave the width and length, but it comes down mega long lol x
Oh okay glad it wasn’t just us then haha 😂 x
Really enjoyed the vlog this week!! Loving the pink hair and Wes was so brave getting his nose ring hahaha.
I can't wait (if you are planning for it that is) until you get an electric overhaul, so you can view everything on your phone be so much easier for you.
Plus, Chips go with everything!!! :D
Thanks for watching!! Watch this space for the electric video! Can’t wait to share 😊💡
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I know you're sad not to be cruising but I love this content!! The homey DIY is so wonderful to watch and I love that you share the downs and ups. Amy complaining about DIY being boring was SO RELATABLE HAHAH!!! Also the new hair and nose ring look AMAZING!! (I've got a nose ring and can confirm they're so much better and worth it!) - have a wonderful week and can't wait for the new friday vlog
Thank you so much!! That's so reassuring and means so much to us 💕 Haha yes, she loves getting started, or finishing a job, it's just the main bit in between 😅 That's so lovely of you to say! and thank you for watching as always! 🥰🥰🥰
Wonderful vlog, as usual. Your personalities shine through always. Wes you have a great pouty face when things get hard. Something I'm just learning now is that I thought life was supposed to be easy and if it isn't, something's wrong. Found out that's actually not true. It doesn't all have to be hard, it's just that when it's easy, it's a bonus not necessarily normal. Life takes work.
Amy, I absolutely understand about worrying that a tree will fall on your home. I live in a forest with 100ft tall trees in a permanent caravan with added on rooms and an extra roof over the top and when we have big storms or snow it's scary. Listening to the branches cracking and many trees coming down is wild. Have to keep myself from having a panic attack.
Anyway, thanks for the fun video with the fur babies return. Take care and stay well.
Thank you so much! Didn't realise Wes had a pouty face, will keep an eye on it from now on haha 😆
Yes that's very true! It takes work and also takes a lot of work to try and stay positive, but its worth it!
Oh wow, yeah the trees and damage they cause can be scary! Hope you've been okay in the recent weather. Thanks for watching 😊
Yeah, it’s Friday! You guys are the best.
Yay!! Thank you for watching! 😊
You guys are brill, and these are the best and funniest canal vlogs on youtube. Great fun to watch- thank you guys.
Wow what a compliment!! Thank you so much 🤩☺️
@@BoatTime , honestly guys, as a liveaboard myself I can really relate to the frustrating minor disasters you get, like the new toilet seat whose price amounts to literal daylight robbery, and that took six weeks to be transported to the boat on the back of a yak, and then it doesn't fit.
I so know that feeling...
But you two always manage to end up smiling, and I swear Wes could make an amusing comment in literally any situation, up to and including a nuclear attack.
Episode 34 of 'Wes and Amy walk a long way for chips' was a nailbiter- a classic of the genre.
I'm on the edge of my seat for episode 35.
And weirdly, I was in Swanley Bridge marina for four months myself, and came out of there at the end of march 2021, then spent 6 months cruising the Llangollen, so its quite possible I passed you on there at some point.
Anyway, I hope the channel gains more support very soon- you deserve it.
@@bigtoe333333 haha so true about the toilet seat! 😂 glad you can relate and it’s not just us!
& ah that’s so cool! We quite possibly passed each other! Hopefully we cross paths again 👋🏻😊
Risking your life though dangerous winds and heavy rain for a bag of chips 😂. I would do the exact same for a bag of chips. Love the videos you guys are great 🛥👍🇨🇦🇨🇦
Haha it’s gotta be done!! 😂🍟
Thanks for watching!! 😊
I also learned on a FB group that on Betamarine it’s adviseable to run the engine at 1200 revs when not charging under load (i.e when not cruising) as otherwise you risk it ‘glazing the bores’ (whatever those are 😂, ok I vaguely get that it’s to do with build up on the cylinders that might affect combustion). If you read the Beta Marine manual a bit further it does explain that too, though I do also love smashing on with things without looking at the manual! 👍
Ah yes we've seen the term 'glazing the bores' a lot too! Still absolutely no idea what it means, but it sounds bad so we'll avoid it 😅 We think some of the issue is our alternator and inverter setup, so without wanting to spoil future episodes that is hopefully sorted now, and charging around 1000-1200 revs seems to work okay. Thanks for the tip! ❤
Another great video. Sushi looked 😋
Amy your hair colour is fab 👌
Wes, your new piercing looks really nice 🤗
Looking forward to next week's vlog, have a great week in the sunshine 🌞 xx
Thank you so much!! 🥰
That was great! I really enjoyed that!!!
Thank you so much! 🥰
Love the “blinds” saga 🤣🤣
Haha there’s always a saga! 😂
@@BoatTime I measured for 3 blinds from the same people and they were far too small, all that money wasted 😟 My fault of course for not being more careful with the tape measure 🤪
@@wendycrooks875 oh no! 😪 we’re you able to get a refund?
@@BoatTime no, totally my own fault I’m afraid. ☹️
Brilliant . Glad you got the blinds up. Amy your hair looks lovely and Wes well done on braving the piercing upgrade. If ever I decide to have one then I’ll be sure to go to Sheffield 😂 Take care. Nick
Thanks Nick! 🥰
Amy you look marvelous. Like the nose ring Wes.
Thank you so much! 😊
Now you can watch full length movies on your new blinds😁
Haha good idea! Multi use 😂
You really need a smart shunt to measure the battery voltage and current - then you will see more revs equals more current into your batteries. Voltage alone will leave you guessing as you won't know when the batteries are full, also known as "on float".
The blinds look very smart :D
Watch this space, we might have upgraded our setup significantly 👀🎉 Thank you!!
@@BoatTime Wow, all in with lithium. Brilliant! I am saving my pennies for that too.
Your boat is looking lovely 😊
Thank you so much! ☺️
Your hair looks lovely Amy.
Thank you so much 🤗x
I love watching you both you brighten my day keep safe
Aw thank you so much! That makes us very happy x
Loving the Hair and the nose ring x
Thank you! 🥰
Some good advice about your alternator. But they get hot under high load. So like said they will charge at tickover but they can't cool themselves as well as they can at high revs( faster the fan, more air) most modern engine suggest 1200rpm for charging because of overheating at lower revs.
Good to know, thank you! :)
nice one
Thank you 😊
Another great vlog love the pink hair. Think You just need to do what’s best for the engine tip you have you maybe doing it wrong. Take care both of you
Thank you! 🥰 take care x
You look beautiful ,l love when my daughter colourers her hair pink over covid ,its suits you so much .Nose ring not as dramatic but up there lol.See you next week smiles from lreland .
Thank you so much! Love funky hair colours! 💓💙💚
Have a great week c
Oh Amy & Wes, you do make me laugh. Love your hair Amy, and the blinds look great. I have ordered a blind from the same company as you, I dread to think what size I have ordered. Can I ask where you bought the magnets from?
Haha, thank you so much! Glad you like the blinds 😊
Hope your blinds turned up okay! 🤞🏻
We just searched 'multipack small magnets' on amazon and there's lots of different sizes for quite cheap!
Diesel engines don't do well if left at low revs that's why you should run them to charge batteries at just over tick over revs
Ah yes we read about this. We are so glad we are going to have to run the engine much less now
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Please tell me what that is you are eating with your chips?
You can cut when its dirty
I hope you don't take this wrong, but if I close my eyes and listen to you speak, you sound like Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy's daughter.
Not at all!! We’ve not heard that one before! 😅😊