As an aide-memoire, I list here the steps to be taken each winter (updated Dec. 2014)
- Make sure the antifreeze in engine and central heating is sufficient to protect to minus 15 degrees Celsius
- Reduce the level of the water tank to just a few inches
- Close the stopcock from the water tank
- Open all taps, hot and cold, including the shower
- Let the pump run until the taps all run dry
- Hold down the button on the Thetford toilet until water stops flowing
- Turn on the washing machine until it tries to pump in water
- Switch off the pump, and disconnect the pipes from the pump. This will release water from the pump - take care!
- Lie the shower head in the shower tray
- Open the Pressure Relief Valve on the calorifier
- Disconnect the hot water outlet from the calorifier - jugs needed to collect the escaping water!
- Remove the water filter from the cold water supply to the galley (kitchen to you landlubbers)
- Switch off the battery isolator
- Switch off the gas
- Leave the toilet cassette empty of chemicals
- Open all cupboard doors, drawers, and the fridge door
- Open windows down the length of the boat
- Remove the 3G antenna, and lower the mast
I'm told snow is on its way!
Well you two, I never thought I'd see the day you'd be living on a canal boat. Will follow your adventures next year and keep in touch. Happy Christmas. XXX
ReplyDeleteIt comes highly recommended, Elaine! You'll have to spend some time with us on Kantara in the new year. Happy Christmas to all of you!
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Happy New Year. When are you back on board. Unlucky me, back to work tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you both, too! We'll be back on Kantara at the end of February, beginning of March. We'll come and visit you before then!
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