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Cleared the cache and all fine again. Thanks

I got that same screen (chrome browser) a couple of days ago and have had to turn adblocker off. Never seen it before though, has something changed?

If it does and please check as it could be expensive later Talk to the equipment suppliers and ask them to supply at zero rate VAT quoting HMRC 744C. They will usually then require a declaration from yourself for evidence that it does indeed comply (qualifying weight from the HMRC calculation NOTE deck height is for the side deck ie gunnel and the top deck cannot be used) and an indemnifying rider that should HMRC decide that zero VAT does not apply you will pay the VAT such that the supplier is not liable

I use windows 7.

I have used a laptop to set up my 2 tracers. You need to get the right comms protocol and baud rate selected correctly for it to work. There is an excellent you tube video here that helped me. The software can also be used as a real time monitor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3LrWeYYtnQ

If your pulling 60A from a 3x 110AH (at C20) battery bank thats 20A per battery so much closer to C3 or C5 discharge rates so capacity will not be 150AH.

Hi We are moored opposite on JoNi. I have some paraffin on board if you want to try cleaning the filter

I fitted Unisolars and Lensun flexis last year. Instead of gluing the whole lot down, I got some motorway grade magnetic adhesive sheets, which I stuck to the underside (this also adds a bit of padding for walking on). The magnetic sheets hold the panels in position. I then used outdoor silicon to seal the edges, which can be easily cut and removed if a panel fails/ I want to paint the deck. I have no need to walk on them regularly. If I did I would trust the Unisolars over the Lensuns.

The filter element is what you have now ie the discs. Before you order you need to check the size as both the elements and cans are in two different sizes

I used my filter discs first then went for the cans. If you have the discs no point wasting them

yes and you just pull one can out and drop the next one in. You don't have to scoop out handfulls of smelly carbon dust

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you're welcome. The no smell cans I refereed to are available here (cheapest I can find them) https://www.abcstore.co.uk/Replacement-elements-for-no-smell-filters__p-617.aspx

OK here's my experience. It will smell when you open the lid. What I do is wear a dust mask impregnated with obus oil or vicks vapour rub. The lid may well be stuck firmly on after two years. A large oil filter remover like a boa should release it. After two years the filters will in all probability have disintegrated, so you will not be pulling out individual discs but broken up carbon dust (put it straight into a sealable bag (It will stinK) Get all the old filter material out and the new disks will push in. They do need to be pushed firmly down to get them to fit, Grease the lid seal with vasaline so next time the lid is easier to remove. Finally, you can buy no smell filter cans now which are much easier to replace than the disks ( same thing really but in a plastic container and has silica gel in it to absorb moisture.) Its not difficult but it is a smelly job without the face mask and something on it to mask the smell Good luck ( I hate the job and always do it when my better half and dog are off the boat)

Do you mean the no smell filter with carbony mesh type disks with a hole in them?

On the orange wire going to the PV +ve there looks to be an in line blade fuse holder. Check that fuse hasn't blown

Just to add to the list of possible causes. Have you introduced any air into the system recently eg by running out of water, adding plumbing. If so you could be compressing air somewhere in the system causing pump to run for longer? What size accumulator? If you have recently adjusted it, I assume by pumping up the bladder, could it be it is now working normally and the 30 sec over run is the time to add the (6.5 litres of water, 30 secs of 13l/min) to the desired pressure within the accumulator tank.

Have you (both of you) tried talking to others living on boats, preferably in the area you are planning on cruising? Most boaters are happy to share their experience good and bad, so you go into it with eyes wide open. Its important not to make an expensive mistake. With the size of boat you are considering you could end up well out of pocket (think circa £50 to £100k) if you get it wrong as most people would not go for a boat that big. Have you ever handled a boat that big on a river/canal/though a lock in a tightly congested area? On the other hand if you like the lifestyle as we do nothing could be better, but you have to love it. How are you at DIY and maintenance as you cannot underestimate this. There is always something to attend to and if you can't do the basics (servicing and repairs) then it can be very expensive. To answer your original question 2000l wont be a problem on a boat that size, we have 2000l. We do though top up as we see an empty water point and avoid topping up at weekends when everyone is waiting to do so. Have you considered a second hand boat. Would be much cheaper and far less risky. Buy a boat if you like boating. Live on a boat if you really love the lifestyle. Don't waste your money if you're unsure, would be my advice.

Thanks for that. I have downloaded the software, so will look again at how to get the info from ECU to the laptop.

Hi I was wondering if anyone had used the Eberspacher EDiTH software with any of the generic USB adaptors available on ebay. If so could anyone recommend any particular adaptor (ie one that works). Looks as though it could be the bees knees for identifying problems Thanks

If DPD are just the UK carrier it may not track until they get it. I ordered some DVD's from Amazon France and the Parcel force tracking didn't spark into life until they arrived in the UK

All 240V items will be off if you have the inverter turned off, but when you turn it back on then anything that was on in the marina will come on again. I mentioned the immersion because unless you run your engine in the marina or have another way of heating the water it is something easy to forget. I agree with the others its most likely you have knackered batteries but worth a check first that everything is off.

Have you got something switched on like the immersion heater?

Have you tried cablecraft, they sell all sorts and the quality is good