How To Install Solar Panels on the Roof of a Narrowboat in UNDER AN HOUR
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Күн бұрынAwesome DIY install of two giant solar panels on the curved roof of a narrowboat.
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Solar
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Tools
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Helpful Video Links
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Cruising The Cut Winter Sun: • 76. Is solar power suf...
Gone With The Wynns Series vs Parallel + Shading: • Sailboat Solar Power -...
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@simao_bacamarte 3 жыл бұрын
Dear Annamarie and Kath, I am a Brazilian who traveled around the world for decades for business and pleasure. Those travels took me to both England and Australia several times. In 2020 I am living that inconvenient but unavoidable pause caused by the pandemic. I have just finished binge-watching all the episodes of The Narrowboat Experience, and it was delightful. You have shown me an England different from the one I know - luxuriously green, tranquil, hiding history in the form of small bridges, locks, aqueducts, picturesque villages at every corner of the many canals you navigated through. A cat lover myself (I have five cats at home), it was endearing to see Munchy and Alice in every episode. Your channel is informative, relaxing, great photography, Annamarie's artwork is just beautiful, and the highlight is the sweetness and caring you show each other. For all that, I thank you. I will always be waiting for your next video. Stay safe.
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so kind of you to say x
@andrewwmitchell 3 жыл бұрын
You say it's easy Cath but I don't think it would have been for me. Your ''easy" is due to your meticulous research, planning, forethought and calm, unhurried execution. Well done to both of you. You did yourselves proud.
@Goldie644 3 жыл бұрын
A tip when tapping - for every half turn clockwise, do a quarter turn anticlockwise to clear the metal cuttings. Makes it a lot easier 😉
@etheroar6312 3 жыл бұрын
And when tapping aluminium, use WD-40 to lube the tap. Works better than oil.
@billmielke7395 3 жыл бұрын
All about feel, that's a through hole so you can tap a lot deeper before needing to break the chip.
@jonny7491 3 жыл бұрын
In this mad, mad world at the moment I find your videos reassuring that not everyone has gone totally nuts.😄
@erikandreassen6531 3 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome, your cat's have fascinated me. There are not many that love water. Precious. There are times I wish I'd been born elsewhere Love you guys and take care
@thewunder-lusters9644 3 жыл бұрын
'Measure thrice and cut once' is a handywoman's mantra. :) ... cue Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin belting out, 'sisters are doing it for themselves.' :)
@andrewhilton8142 3 жыл бұрын
‘Easy’ she said lol. Great vlog, even for those of us who struggle to make a cup of tea let alone go at the roof with a drill.
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
I was worried about being on the roof. It’s my least favourite spot!
@TheTezz100 3 жыл бұрын
Certain parts aren't people's favourite job. But in this, research & planning help's loads. Kath maybe a little like me. Tad technical minded when it comes to gadgets & gizmos like this. Planning & research help's to get the job run tad smother 👍
@johngreen1741 9 ай бұрын
Well done ladies- I’ve watched many other videos re installing solar panels, particularly on a sloping roof! Yours is clear filming and the commentary showed me for the first time that you used adjustable feet to compensate for the sloping roof which was brilliant for me. Thank you. Your commentary is slow, considered clear and very useful. Well done and thank you
@Martin-se3ij 3 жыл бұрын
The real forward thinking was your mooring spot, I'm impressed.
@keithpeacock6048 3 жыл бұрын
To say I'm impressed with your DIY skills would be an understatement. The pair of you work so well as a team and your meticulous planning and preparation is amazing. Fantastic work ladies.
@thelastpilot4582 3 жыл бұрын
You ladies (wives) amaze me you tackle these jobs that I would find quite daunting. Pity we don't have a canal near us as I have a few jobs you could help me with. Ha Ha.
@ST-jq 3 жыл бұрын
Normally I will not watch these DIY episodes, which is probably why I am so hopeless at such tasks. However your easy to watch style has appeal, so you must be doing something right. I am looking forward to your update on how the solar panels are performing and all the pro's and con's as you find them. Meanwhile keep up the good work, I look forward to your vlogs.
@curtisemery807 3 жыл бұрын
Just brilliantly done. Easy to do if you've installed 100 or so before, but an excellent, well-planned job for a couple of enthusiastic tyros. You should be proud of yourselves. A job very well done.
@rmsflorida 2 жыл бұрын
Me as a Machinist ,You did a excellent job!....Robbie
@skinteastwood2358 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Cath next time you have to tap holes, put the tap tool into your battery drill and proceed in slow drilling. x
@rotinkerbell 3 жыл бұрын
you two are really impressive individuals. I love the variety and depth of your vlogs. xx
@tangowhisky14 3 жыл бұрын
I think your brave drilling and tapping into the roof of your boat. Well done.
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@itzel1735 3 жыл бұрын
“Link to the tool I wish I’d bought” Thank you. This is my life too.
@ralphwood9865 3 жыл бұрын
This illustrates how analyzing the whole installation makes the rest a piece of cake .Well done ladies another feather in your caps. Cheers from Canada
@MrBblhed 3 жыл бұрын
I like that Alice supervised and only stood on you once, but I am not really happy with the lack of Munchy in this video. Also I would recommend coming up with an inspection schedule for the hose that is protecting the wire that runs through the mushroom cap.
@martinwise2898 3 жыл бұрын
We love watching your travels😃❤️ and hello from Queensland Australia👷🏽&👨💼
@jadawin01 3 жыл бұрын
Good planning ahead of time is always a good idea, clearly your research paid off.
@richardclark148 3 жыл бұрын
Easy if you have Cath to organise it....and Alice to supervise everything......great paint job on the roof Anna Marie...didn't you all do well....what a team
@ralphwest8156 3 жыл бұрын
Great job, very thorough and meticulous' ...well done with the tapping, that will be a very solid fixing. Roof in cream has made a world of difference and enhances the panels, very nice indeed. Thanks for sharing, take good care.
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. We like the new colour and it makes a difference to heat in summer.
@alan-sk7ky 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheNarrowboatExperience A bit reflective to look over all day perhaps?
@russcorbett3923 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video with Great information and tips !!! Thank y'all so very much for all that y'all do !!!
@terryrigden4860 3 жыл бұрын
Well done ladies, another excellent technical video. Looking forward to hearing how the panels perform especially if one is partially shaded, as well as the comparison with the flexi panel. I expect you will stay cooler next summer with the lighter coloured roof. We certainly noticed when we repainted our roof a lighter colour.
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent, we have some performance vlogs coming up.
@theoldhobbit3640 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant install and very well planned. Well done to you both.
@markgruenberg6277 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, a job very well done. Very informative.
@alanm1725 3 жыл бұрын
Well done! A very good informative video looking forward to the next one x
@c2c0rider 4 ай бұрын
Excellent video - thank you!
@moejaime2654 3 жыл бұрын
Great job ladies . I wish I had your skills !
@etheroar6312 3 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done. Kudos to you both.
@jonnyjones5201 3 жыл бұрын
Always good to see diy vlogs, is anna painting the entire topside cream, i didn't notice any tape but lots of wonky lines 😁
@CrazyPetez 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work!👍
@andrewwest7934 3 жыл бұрын
I am very impressed by your knowledge and practical skills. Well done and thanks for such a descriptive series of videos.
@yellowrosek2146 3 жыл бұрын
Well done ladies, great planning and installation. P.
@zameed1 3 жыл бұрын
A job well done. Bravo to you both and I'm even speechless after seeing you both install those solar panels. Kudos to yoy both.
@davidselby1754 3 жыл бұрын
Great job and video as always. Also Odin in the background 😍
@eyeswideopen627 3 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed.. I have trouble changing out the tt roll so I'm really impressed. Good work guys!!!
@jrodd999 3 жыл бұрын
Looks great ladies! Thanks as always for the video.
@paulsedman7876 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, yet another one to save.
@terrykunst3883 3 жыл бұрын
Very impressive!
@alanpeart2367 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comprehensive information. Really helpful 👍
@michaelhiggins7365 3 жыл бұрын
A truly awesome job Anna and Kath, well done ! Now you can beam with pride over your DYI accomplishment, including repainting the roof first, a most wise choice.
@DonP_is_lostagain 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you subscribed to the "measure twice, cut once" school of thought. Always makes things go more smoothly. Great job on the installation. Cheers! DonP
@19friday55 3 жыл бұрын
Great job ladies....I know this will make a huge difference....you've come a long way!!!!
@hellyavard8552 3 жыл бұрын
Very good Kath you are a wizz!
@AlisonFort 3 жыл бұрын
Great job❤️
@TheTezz100 3 жыл бұрын
Another great vid kath 👍
@barrylytle5118 3 жыл бұрын
Great vlog! GIRL POWER!! Way to go ladies! I wouldn't have known where to begin. Roof colour looks great!
@ae-ribae6426 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid Kath, you made it look easy. It's looked rather daunting to me. I'm sure your new light roof will help keep the boats interior cooler come next summer. I'm now looking forward to the comparison vid.
@susanmcnamara1173 3 жыл бұрын
OMG what a star you are Cath well done 👍🤗
@davidsedlickas8222 3 жыл бұрын
Superb planning before fitting paid off in gold. Excellent work well done to you both. Keep safe and dry and virus free
@shanehumberstone5262 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and fab install,I’ll be keeping my eyes open for further videos on panels as perhaps thinking of getting one or two flexi panels for my lovely little boat(Sunray mirage 2500)
@donnybigboy 3 жыл бұрын
Well done. It can be a scary process fitting either solar or turbine systems. You made it look easy and thank you for sharing.
@pastle2007 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent Video, great job. I just love your videos. Stay safe.
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@PupsandpawsNetRosie 3 жыл бұрын
Good work Kath. Planning the task seemed to be the key.
@lesleysilverstone2868 3 жыл бұрын
Well done you two. And a big thank you to Munchy and Alice for their supervisory efforts. Hugs.
@abefrohman1759 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent job on the installation and the explanation of the installation.
@nbflyingfox4672 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent professional job and the Finished installation looks brilliant.. Nice job..
@christinehammell6365 3 жыл бұрын
I am in awe of you Kath. Annamarie too ofcourse. Great job .
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Christine
@starman9921 3 жыл бұрын
Good job well done your planning was 👍 meticulous and impressive.
@timothyquinntully881 3 жыл бұрын
Good job well done. Stay safe and warm in these crazy times.
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you too.
@grh6439 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent job (and no bolts in the canal!). I think your video will give many boaters a lot more confidence to install panels themselves. Thank you.
@pfalzgraf7527 3 жыл бұрын
As I am relatively new to the channel, I’m watching the current videos and some pretty old ones (for catching up) at the same time. I have to say, lady, you’ve learned some camera presence since the beginning, I’m impressed! And even though I currently have no practical use for the info from this video gives me, it was interesting and I watched the whole thing. So, all in all: thanks, good job, and I hope to see much more from you (both)!
@johnsanders2266 3 жыл бұрын
"Proper Job" Gals! Well done!
@robtheplod 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I like how you've kept the panels below the mushroom height so no issues with tunnels etc.... :)
@richythin 3 жыл бұрын
Nice job 👍
@gaj2532 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant follow on video .Great job ladies .Love the new roof colour big improvement . Safe and Happy Cruising .. George
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks George
@chriscross9505 3 жыл бұрын
Very competent. Successfully instructional. Good job!
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@yonatanbenavraham6598 3 жыл бұрын
Both of you ladies are remarkable and talented. Great DIY Vlog, I am sure many narrowboat captains will be encouraged by your get your hands dirty attitude. Wishing there was another Vlog before next week!
@johnmehaffey9953 3 жыл бұрын
Very impressive ladies and I heard in the background the gulls queuing up to decorate it for you and to show off your polishing skills, take care ladies and stay safe
@grahamlewis3387 3 жыл бұрын
Great job girls! Looks good.
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@sharon2180 3 жыл бұрын
Handy girl really enjoyed.
@malcolmjames1866 3 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@oletrenner 3 жыл бұрын
Great work, very impressive! I was a bit surprised that you used only two bolts per panel and just glued the adjustable feet to the roof. But I am terrible at estimating how many fasteners are actually needed :) Anyway, the panels look great! Thanks for sharing this with us. Best, Ole.
@britz3864 3 жыл бұрын
Goood job ladies. Can't wait to see how well it works for you and how much power you can actually use from it. Thanks so much .
@martinworrall5888 3 жыл бұрын
A very professional and neat job,well done ✅
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@katherinekinnaird4408 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thanks so much.
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@countyman100 3 жыл бұрын
WOW,Very professional,also like the way you finished painting the sides of your roof (very neat)which i thought you had missed.
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@stevecooney1361 3 жыл бұрын
Great vlog, good to see you were on the G n S canal when you installed the panels. Have got mine on at last, been keeping my batteries charged for nearly a month now. Wished I had them installed long time ago. Yes it's a fairly easy job to install, if i can do it then anybody can. 👌
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
They make a big difference. Nice start to the day when the sun is shining.
@lv_woodturner3899 3 жыл бұрын
Nice installation. Well done. I do a lot of metal work, including tapping holes in aluminium and steel. The tap handle you were provided is far too short, even for aluminium. FYI if you need to tap into steel in the future, there are several types of taps, straight flute - least expensive but require most force, spiral point a bit more expensive but not as much force required and spiral flute, the most expensive but the least force required. I have been able to tap into some steel projects with the spiral flute tap but not the straight flute. Good idea to be able to tilt the panels. Solar panels are not very efficient and need all the light they can get. If the sunlight is at too low an angle, the light will reflect off and reduce the efficiency even more. Well worth the cost and added installation for the frames. The handles to lock the frames seem small which may be a problem on cold days with cold fingers. Consider replacing the handles with regular bolts with hex head and use a socket on a cordless drill. So much easier on the hands in the cold weather. Dave.
@Martin-se3ij 3 жыл бұрын
Dave, isn't there also a back and forth movement for tapping also, cleaning out the threads as you go?
@petebratchell2825 3 жыл бұрын
Started in Gloucester and finished at Splatt. Thought I’d seen you about. Great vid well done 👍🏼
@ianofsjkartwork 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing work girls......well explained and brilliant workmanship......stay safe........thanks for sharing
@kenkeats 3 жыл бұрын
good job
@andybennett2457 3 жыл бұрын
Without doubt the best solar video I have seen and I’ve seen them all . What was the reason for wiring in series? The roof looks much nicer too , you are a great team and a inspiration thank you
@AndyCutright 3 жыл бұрын
Cut once, measure twice. Well done Kath.
@MrFroglips69 3 жыл бұрын
As always, two very talented and entertaining women. Well done, well done indeed.
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@vbart1776 3 жыл бұрын
Good job. Yes as a solar engineer never have the pv cables in a rubbing situation since the pv if shorted is a low voltage arc welder and cannot be turned off unless you disconnect the mc4 connectors. Most pv fires are the “homerun” to the solar electronics and not the electronics. In America drilling your solar panel frame voids the warranty.
@CB71SS 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful job, well done. I would suggest that after a couple of months to check on the fuel line you used at the vent to see if there is any significant wear on it, just to be on the safe side. A rocking boat, wind and weather ( rain or snow) could cause it to move just enough to wear. Look forward to the next weeks video.
@DonaldF73 3 жыл бұрын
Busy bever girls always doing great things
@mwoo8158 3 жыл бұрын
Another good video
@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 3 жыл бұрын
good up date on the cut
@karlasabineweber 3 жыл бұрын
The colour of the roof does look wonderful. Now back to the vlog :-)
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing the difference the colour makes.
@guypidsley1572 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Guy
@tomas5376 3 жыл бұрын
Good job!👍✌️😊🙏🏼⚒⚒⚒
@AhmedKhoga 3 жыл бұрын
thank you
@ynys_mon6928 3 жыл бұрын
It only looked easy because of your meticulous research and prep. Good job!
@philanderson5138 3 жыл бұрын
great work! it must be so disconcerting to drill into your roof!
@brodie2711 3 жыл бұрын
I'm totally naff at anything like that but I do remember one pearl of wisdom from an old friend and she would always say Measure three times before you cut once or in your case drill once, and it looks like you did that. I'm really impressed with your DIY well-done guys
@TheNarrowboatExperience 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
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