Free Hot Water. Narrowboat Solar Dump. Hot Water Without Running Your Engine or Heating. E107

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Have a Narrowboat? have solar panels? have an immersion heater? Then you need to watch this video for free hot water.Fitting a solar dump so my hot water tank can be heated from excess solar energy once my batteries are full. Patreon www.patreon.com/user?u=291494...
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@TheRealSmithFamily 3 жыл бұрын

No narrow boat, no solar, and don’t even live in the U.K., but I do like tech so I watched! What a great mod. I will say after a hot walk, I like a cool shower or a sit in front of a fan. 😉 ❤️🇺🇸

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@antsquirly7654 3 жыл бұрын

Mark, isn't it a glorious feeling when you realize you're one step closer to being energy-free? Deb, you've joined the Fuzzy Wuzzy club, yea you. \0/

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

👍 ❤️

@DavidBriggsAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

You can really tell Deb is doing better. Your color has returned to your face, and you have a bit of a glow. Great to see. We've been keeping you in our prayers. Great video, and also very handy for RV's We may have to try it with ours.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it interesting 👍

@aratinath9441 Жыл бұрын

Would you please share your mobile tocon ext and get your services.

@gabrieletewinkel584 3 жыл бұрын

So much enthusiasm about the newly installed system, well enough explained,even I understood most of it!

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@alextheape90 Ай бұрын

Next step, add a electric trolling motor to save on fuel, but you might want to add a few more panels to have enough power 😛

@ynys_mon6928 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. You have a gift in explaining teckky things so even teckky numpties like me can understand.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jonethomas3892 3 жыл бұрын

One looks at the folk living on canal boats and have to say you all look healthy, happy,. May it continue to be the case, and no outsiders spoil your life style.🛶.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@narrowboatstealthy 3 жыл бұрын

If we wasn’t retiring from Lyons boatyard I would now be offering you a job 👍 well done on that vlog, still owe you a pint come find us 👏❤️

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 🍺

@wncmartin 8 күн бұрын

Think this would do well at my cabin too. Thanks for this update!

@annhay4572 7 ай бұрын

Excellent water heater power option! It's just a 12-volt system after all. Why wasn't this developed long ago? I know this vlog was produced two years ago, and I'm behind the times. 🙂Today, it's common practice to install such systems, but still Mark knew what the heck he was doing back then two years ago. I installed this same system on my old 1939 wood power cruiser here in the Pacific Northwest (Puget Sound) back in 2003. Solar has been around for many decades and it's extraordinarily wonderful to see that it is becoming more common.

@palmeraj70 11 ай бұрын

This is the fist time I've viewed one of your videos, and I have to say, it was a great watch. All explained at a good speed aye without getting over technical. Just what I need! 😁 Thanks 👍

@welldeckdiaries5610 11 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@russellgordon5160 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I shared with my son, who is interested in the tec side ,and understands more than me. So good to see Debra looking well and back on form. Mark and Debra be gentle on yourselves and enjoy your boating life.

@welldeckdiaries5610 Жыл бұрын

Thanks ❤️

@sunswifttan2346 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t help but feel happy to see Deb looking happy and radiant! Bet Mark is over the 🌙 with happy Deb! It is great to see you both bubbly and smiling! The vlog is a bit too technical for me🛠🪛🔧. However great seeing Mark explaining the details. Stay radiant and happy 😃🌞🌚 always!

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ❤️

@marionkeight6709 3 жыл бұрын

Deb, you are looking fantastic. As always we love your vlogs

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@gingermolinero8386 3 жыл бұрын

I hope Deb is healing well after her fall. Safe travels

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

She's had an X-ray today and all is well 👍

@chrisandjaneonnarrowboatpo3917 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you yesterday. Hope all is well. Many thanks from Chris and Jane

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you too 👍

@tomas5376 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation! Nice to see a green energy project. Enjoy those warm showers!👍✌️😊🙏🏼🛠🛠

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@magnoliathebus 21 күн бұрын

I'm going to to subscribe just for that opening 😘

@yeoldegrumpy-git1483 3 жыл бұрын

Now thats what I call an electrifying video

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣🤣👍

@stevegoodier1241 3 жыл бұрын

Quite an interesting vlog.... And another plus is that the immersion heater element should last a bit longer as it's not being driven as hard. All the best, Regards Steve

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

I never actually though of that

@catthompson2984 9 ай бұрын

Very interesting, I have a good system too and would easily take a dump in the summer. In fact I use a kettle when the batteries are full and a microwave. I’ll find the group you mentioned on FB.

@welldeckdiaries5610 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@philmorrow2446 3 жыл бұрын

"So I save the washing up from lunch to test the water...!" Deborah does washing up!!!😂😂😂😂 You are so spoiled mate!!! Nice clear video. Answered a question I was thinking about. I'm seriously thinking about living on a narrowboat, so all the information was great. Thank you.... Deborah!,,👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😂😂😂

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil 👍

@naughtysquirrellyndatee96 3 жыл бұрын

I did not understand anything.. but thank you on behalf of all those in need of this useful info🤪💜

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

@Yorkshiremadmick 3 жыл бұрын

We had a solar panel set up on our old bungalow in North Norfolk. We got paid for having it with the Electric Supplier. We had a special account that this went into. The solar did the same for us, free hot water with a 3kw immersion and a electric aga The separate account we used the money to buy wood for the log burner. This is A Brilliant video for boaters, in houses only a qualified electrician is allowed to do such work. Well Done You 👍🏻

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@ianrae2802 3 жыл бұрын

What a good idea free hot water in the summer, great vlog, thank you.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@elainef6044 3 жыл бұрын

My husband asked supposedly experts on doing this and they said it couldn't be done...cannot wait to show him this video.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to prove them wrong 👍

@TheBoatFamilyxx 3 жыл бұрын

This is so nuts you've done this!! I've been saying to Stu for ages..."we waste so much solar after 10.30am, there must be a way to use it?!" And here you are with this inexpensive and superb way to use it!!!! Thankyou thankyou!!!! Absolute game changer 🙌

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

I know about this for 2 years but only just got my finger out of my .... and got round to doing it 🤣😂

@alicejenkins7591 3 жыл бұрын

It is marvelous to see Deb looking so well. Prayers answered. 💕 We love your "How I do it" videos. Thanks for the effort it took to share this. Well done! Bill and Alice in Idaho USA.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much You pair ❤️

@Geeraffe 3 жыл бұрын

very informative video not just about solar efficiency but also about how to score brownie points with the missus - cheers Mark

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

🤣😂👍

@ok321AndAction 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry you had tough times. Have been following your story. A dump load heater has been my passion project for quite some time. So, thank you for heating up my ideas lol

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad its helped 👍

@sueboh59 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative, just the subject we needed, thank you. Debs you're looking so well, big hugs for you 🤗 💜

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@chase10374 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed watching always interested in things like this 😊

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@narrowboateralex8053 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful for summer time hot water, I'll be looking into this. Thanks and it's great to see Deb's look so well and happy xx

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Alex

@midwestconcertvideo 3 жыл бұрын

Very clever! A number of the other boating channels we watch could take advantage of this.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thats the plan 👍

@JCDiamond 3 жыл бұрын

We love your "As I do it" vlogs. You do a really great job of explaining what you're doing, why and how. This is absolutely something we would consider - and my better half certainly has the skills and the knowledge. It is great to see Deb looking so great as well.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Don't forget all the wiring diagrams are in this groups files section. facebook.com/groups/144684286108763/?multi_permalinks=926529931257524

@MrRoyboy55 3 жыл бұрын

totally logical and now a model of efficiency , brilliant

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roy

@joycebirrell2866 3 жыл бұрын

I love these how I do vlogs. Keep them coming. Good to see you both looking so happy xx

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ❤️

@FireStormintheTARDIS 3 жыл бұрын

Great vlog and very informative! Also great to see Deb doing better!

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@SuperTonywilliams 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done mate. Lovely to see a "not how to but how i do" film again. Cheers!

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@shereeduffill5161 3 жыл бұрын

That;s above my head what ever happened to candle power Mr Einstein lol luv u both xx

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂

@campcookhenry 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see you two on the move again,good on ya ,safe travels

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Henry

@karenmills1487 3 жыл бұрын

It did help he is trying his best bless him, he's just had root canal done. So not the best time. But it's our first boat and definitely a doer upa lol xxx

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

good 👍

@lynettecoates4272 3 жыл бұрын

Wow.... what a brainy chap you have Debs!! Brilliant informative vlog, explained really well to both of us!! Thanks for filming this. Really helpful. Xx

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was informative

@philipgoldson928 3 жыл бұрын

So enjoy your blogs- both of you are so enthusiastic and it comes across! Mark, you are such a clever guy and a tidy worker. Debs- it is so good to see you looking much better! Thanks for ll your efforts!

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@paulquinn8880 3 жыл бұрын

Really informative, well done for keeping it simple. Even I understood the benefits. This one is for the archives. Cheers.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Paul

@morriscorreia7282 2 жыл бұрын

Awsum setup

@sarahgardiner1649 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That is a great find! Really well explained too. Thank you.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@stevesrepairs5778 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a very interesting vlog, great to see that you're both enjoying the sun and making the most of the solar power, brilliant. Take care and all the best. Stevie

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Its great not having to run the engine on these hot sunny days

@AndyCutright 3 жыл бұрын

Good work Mark!

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@sueroberts8834 3 жыл бұрын

Well done ! Deb looks so good !

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@robint01 3 жыл бұрын

Great information & well done. 😊 Free!

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@hellyavard8552 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark you are a so clever!

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Only information ive gained from others 👍

@davidbutler4363 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant guys well done 😁👍👏👏👏

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@exfiremanstan 3 жыл бұрын

2 hours for batteries 4 hours for water………I feel aircon machine on by 4pm 😂 well done you 2 and looking well. FYI ordered the bits thanks 🕺🏼💃🏼

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Great 👍

@NarrowboatWill 3 жыл бұрын

Wow what a great idea. Great vlog

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@makinganarrowboatwithnannyandg 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark Perfect timing, Just ordering all our plumbing and solar stuff and been uming and arring about these but you've convinced us to give it a go.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help👍

@jamieschneider7136 3 жыл бұрын

Great video , been contemplating doing this , but needed guidance . Keep up the great vlogs 🤩

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Hope it has helped

@michaelchartres 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant description of what you have done and very interesting. Well done. Regards Michael

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@shirleylynch7529 3 жыл бұрын

So interesting. What a clever man you. Looking well and good Deborah. Take care

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@mikerobertson3237 3 жыл бұрын

Solar dump, “how I do,” such an informative vlog Mark. Thank you! We have solar energy in our Arizona home… there’s so much more that could be done, but heavily regulated here, enough said. Good on you mate!

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike 👍

@solexxx8588 2 жыл бұрын

Nice solution!

@lovelyskull3483 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, I live in Canada on the prairies but this could apply to so many things. Thank you.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

@sheryld1957 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. Glad you figured that out. I am sure others get that. I get that you are heating the water without running anything, but how you figured it out is beyond my comprehension. Very clever

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Information gained from others 👍

@bikerchrisukk Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this fella 👍

@welldeckdiaries5610 Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@marccheynne781 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@juliecrossingham7187 3 жыл бұрын

Deb you look amazing that long slog is over start living again . We did the solar hot water thing last year brilliant eh. Keep the blogs coming XX

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Great to hear others have done the solar dump

@SJ8311 3 жыл бұрын

In truth, I'm staggered that this configuration hasn't always been the default for all solar installations, everywhere. Well done Mark & Deb. Good to see you both looking so well and happy.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Probably in the future 👍

@westaussiejeff1547 3 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed too Deborah :)

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

🤣😂

@EskdaleHawks1 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting to know Mark. Nice little hack. Another great video 🙂

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@777daf 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video well explained 🤝

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you thought so 👍

@sallyniemann8360 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks n👍

@francishughes5205 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Mark, you should go into production. Thanks so much both of you lovely people. X

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@vonmikeore 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and very useful information.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@brianinbrisbane6632 3 жыл бұрын

Well done with the solar system. Good explanation.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Brian, I tried to keep it as simple as I could

@dieselbushcraft1299 3 жыл бұрын

That is a brilliant idea

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@svvictory4379 2 жыл бұрын

Great job,thank you nicely explained.

@welldeckdiaries5610 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@karenmills1487 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, trying to get my son to do this to mine thank you so much xxx

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Hope it's helped

@ladanivadriver1578 21 күн бұрын

Nice 👍

@Theandyaston 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent info. Thank you 🙏

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@TheAdenau 3 жыл бұрын

Really good video mate, well explained too, nice one 👍

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@SheplerStudios Жыл бұрын

What a great setup, love the idea of a solar dump!

@welldeckdiaries5610 Жыл бұрын

Thanks ❤️

@renzo9689 Жыл бұрын

Nice! Cheers from Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦

@welldeckdiaries5610 Жыл бұрын

Thanks ❤️

@jeffb.2257 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I’m impressed. Excellent tutorial. Thank you for sharing. Time to hit the showers 🧼

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@kisarader 3 жыл бұрын

Great how you do sir. Your awesome. And you lovely lady so glad you beat the beast (cancer) you two are wonderful hugs and love from the states

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jay ❤️

@philiptaylor1004 3 жыл бұрын

're. your reply.so so true. Couldn't have expressed it better. Thank you for sharing those thoughts. on a lighter note can you now get out of my head please. 😁

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

😂🤣

@williamsmith2919 3 жыл бұрын

Well done.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@MitchOfCanada 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant thanks! I plan to use this for an on Demand hot water heater for my van build and a pump for camping. Greetings from Canada

@welldeckdiaries5610 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@lennyrossa834 Жыл бұрын

everybody loves a good dump.especially a solar dump. im doing something like this but in my home. I have 2 tanks so 1st tank is now dc direct into a immersion coil then that tank dumps into the ac tank and takes very little to ac energy to top up the heat. Love this vid. giving me ideas for fishing hut we got that got panels on it too.

@welldeckdiaries5610 Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@cliffespin4086 3 жыл бұрын

Great Vlog. Lost me a couple of times but got the gist.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@caroledwards3465 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure Debs would love a hot tub on the boat roof 😎 lol ..stay safe and well best wishes from the North Norfolk coast UK

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

That would be nice 😂

@bradmccartney187 3 жыл бұрын

Jolly Good Video Mark, but I have always liked your videoes. Take Care the both of you and stay safe and healthy

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ❤️

@HarryJohnson-lm4rq 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video and great solar hack!

@beccahart2087 3 жыл бұрын

Mark, that is one of your best.. ❤️ no seriously all your videos are great but this one was so well put together and so informative and put so simply! Maybe one day we’ll up our solar system and follow your instructions! Nothing like seeing something actually work after all the effort.. well done you and keep them coming! Debs you look amazing, so glad you are back to your smiley, happy, laughy self 🤗🤗❤️❤️ now off you go and have a right nice pint and a gin for Deb-or-ah ❤️❤️ xx Thank you

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Becca, its one ive had planned for a while but only just got round to doing it. Debbie is doing great. Enjoy your drinks 🍺🍸

@philiptaylor1004 3 жыл бұрын

Been lurking for a long time . First ever comment. Just like to say you 2 could talk utter b.s. All day and I'd be happy to listen. U 2 rock.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

ha ha, thanks Phill, comments like this mean a lot ❤️

@lextownsend8748 3 жыл бұрын

Great Idea.. Will definately do some homework!!

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501 3 жыл бұрын

Wow absolutely amazing. God ur so talented in wiring it all up. What a huge saving.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@helenLlovell 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh, cheers guys. I've just seen this... I'm going to get on to this asap. Was just saying the other day that I need to figure out free hot water from my solar. Genius :)

@welldeckdiaries5610 2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣👍

@borderreiver3288 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting.....

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@glynthegasman5824 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!! 👍👏👏

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@webpigjohn4959 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👏.. thats spot on.

@welldeckdiaries5610 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@webpigjohn4959 3 жыл бұрын

@@welldeckdiaries5610.. worth the investment running the engine for 2hrs against free has got to be a saving let's face it there is dam good solar days in the winter as well. Thanks for sharing 👍