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How to Fix Water in Diesel Fuel – Number 1 Way to Save a Load of Cash
If your diesel engine misfires or stops, or your diesel heater starts smoking, you may need to know how to fix water in diesel fuel. How to stop it happening is probably your first thought though. Read on. Water in diesel fuel can become a nightmare. It can stop your engine dead in its tracks.…
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Problem with Pennywort and Duckweed – Public Enemy Number 1
Whether you are a boater, or an angler, this affects you! We are currently under attack from an imported plant that is trying to take over our waterways. We have a serious problem with Pennywort and duckweed. We need action, quickly. Over recent years we have become used to seeing our inland waterways turned green…
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How to Winterise my Boat and Save Lots of Money – Number 2 tips
Whether you are a day boater or live on board all year round it is absolutely essential that I know how to winterise my boat RV or caravan. Failure to do this may be a very expensive mistake! Winter is approaching and you need to be ready for it! Although we live full time on…
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Do I Need an Inverter on my Boat – Save Time and Energy if You Have 1
When you’re travelling by boat, RV or caravan it’s inevitable that eventually you will ask yourself ‘Do I need an inverter on my boat’. The same question also applies to RV’s and caravans etc. Read on. It should help… An inverter is a device that converts D.C. current to usable A.C. current. Standard inverters…
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Electrical Connections on Solar Panels – Make Solar Panels More Efficient
Once you have solar panels and a decent MPPT controller you’ll become the recipient of free electrical power from the sun! You can properly harness this power if you understand the electrical connections on solar panels. Each of the solar panels shown below will produce 22 volts in bright sunlight at 6 amps each. In…
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How does a Calorifier Work – Learn How to Get Free Hot Water
How does a calorifier work? its a question I regularly get asked. The answer is below. As you read this article you’ll realise that you could get a tank of hot water on a regular basis just by running your boat’s engine or lighting your stove. How does a calorifier work? Simply put, a calorifier…
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Are we Still Cooking on Gas? Still number 1? – Great News
Given that there are more energy choices out there now, it begs the question ‘are we still cooking on gas?’ Let’s have a look…. In times gone by most types of recreational vehicle would have used gas for cooking. It is still there, but of course it does have its own problems. Safety being the…
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Should I Fit Solar on the Boat- 1st Things 1st Though
Given the current high cost of energy, the question, should I fit solar on the boat, hardly requires an answer. It’s a no brainer! Do it! If your boat or R.V. has batteries aboard, it is always beneficial to have a level of solar charging if only to prevent battery degradation through natural self-discharge over…
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Cheap Solar For Starter Battery – #1 Tip
Having an inexpensive solar system to keep your starter battery topped up while you’re not there will give you peace of mind. Read more here ‘Cheap Solar for Starter Battery’.
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Lithium Batteries on Boats 1st Choice for Safety
Lithium batteries on boats and other equipment is becoming much more attractive to boaters. Particular attention should be paid to Lithium Iron Phosphate for boats and RV use etc. This version of lithium is the most stable. Read more about Lithium batteries on boats here. Although the title ‘Lithium Batteries on Boats’ mentions boats, the…
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