I’ve been here a while now. In Ashby terms, I’ve just got here.
Boaters don’t tend to move a whole lot on the Ashby.
Remember this picture I took on moving from my first stop.
Stoke Golding Oct
Not one boat has moved since I left one month ago. It looks exactly the same.
Since I got here in early October, 80% of the boats I come across haven’t moved at all. Been in the same place. Completely.
Feel a bit alienated by moving around. Everybody else just stays in one place.
Still there we are. They are probably good people and have special privileges.
Lockdown
We are, however, on lockdown still. Which means that I’ve stuck to my position here in the wilds with nothing but rolling fields, birds and cow noises to keep me company.
Google Pixel 2 – Red light comes on and stops working
That’s right my phone, pictured below. Left it on charge overnight. Shortly after I got up in the morning, whilst it was still on charge, the red light came on and started flashing and the picture of the battery sign came on the screen.
google pixel 2
Checked the Google Support website. “The battery is fully discharged. Re-charge for at least 30 minutes then re-try”.
I knew this was not the case, because it had been on charge, and when I checked the cable, it was attached securely.
This is a short guide to installing flexible solar panels to a narrowboat.
Background
I’ve lived on my boat for 2 years. When I first started, I was located in a Marina. Everything was laid on, showers, water, electrical hook-up.
It reminded me of a high-rise flat for boats. After my boat was painted, I took it up on a journey to the most Northern and Southern reaches of the UK canal system.
It was called Bonnie Journey, in the name of the boat. You can read about it here.
It included some cycling, which I had to postpone due to injury. Whilst I was waiting for my injuries to recover, I stationed myself on the Kennet and Avon.
Kennet and Avon
Near Burbage
As visitors to this waterway will know. Kennet and Avon Marinas are few and far between.
I decided to try continuous cruising. When you’re continuous cruising, all your energy has to be self generated.
You’re entirely ‘off grid’. In winter, generating power was a case of starting the engine.
As the sun began to shine, in the run up to spring, I began to think of the advantages of solar.
After my boat was fully painted, I decided that the next job to be done, was to fit some solar panels, and take advantage of the free energy!
I’m now in a position to do that.
Researching
Most people are going to find that this is the most lengthy part of the process.
Before you shell out large sums of money, you want to ensure you’re getting something which is fully compatible with your needs.
The first question you need to ask yourself before fitting solar is – …
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