378. Hot water heater collar and flue installation on my NARROWBOAT

Making use of the good weather I am setting about installing the hot water heater on the boat. This is how I put the collar and wedge in place
#narrowboat #hotwater #diy

[@sarkybugger5009]

Hi James. Don't be surprised if the BSS inspector makes you remove some of that plywood ceiling around the flue, and replace it with something a little less flammable.. You'll probably need a permanent fresh air vent, too, as that's an open flue water heater. Otherwise, crack on! All the best, mate. P.S. Please put me down for a winning ticket. 😉😉

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

The giveaway doesn’t work quite like that!! The BSS should be fine as it is as it’s an old boat - this would fail on a new boat though. There’s enough vents from my calcs. I’ll trim the ply back further just in case though mate as it’s all covered anyway - good call

[@_Tiamat_.]

Hello James. 🇨🇦 Enjoyable as ever. Love the side hatch. 🖼

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Ta - with this view, it’s lovely

[@andyince]

Nice to see you have the right technique with the tap James..... I've seen so many narrowboaters do this and always forget to turn it back every few turns to get rid of the swarf.... I find myself waiting for the tap to snap!.....

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Rob says he uses an impact driver and just wizzes it through 😮😮😮 I got told off by everyone last time I did it for the mistake you stated - broken a few taps in my time 👍🏼

[@DEmma1972]

Collar looks great. Hot water just in time for winter. No more cold shaves :)

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Thanks - hope you’re well

[@billyslide7645]

Dude, really like the music. Really fit the end shot through the window in the rain. Perfect.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I did that little piece myself mate - recorded on 2 phones

[@mandycoleman1394]

Ah James you never cease to surprise me! Hot water on tap this year ! Who’d of think it !!! I still can’t believe what you’ve accomplished ! X

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Ah thanks Mandy - that’s kind - I can’t quite believe it either and it mostly all still works 😂

[@mandycoleman1394]

@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt 🤣🤣🤣

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Another job well done. You are so creative and whatever you tackle, turns out great. 😄

[@jillosler9353]

It's all coming together nicely James. You must be so pleased when you look back and then see all you have done to Sloe Patrol. Well done! 👏👏👏👍

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yeah I do stop and think that at times, thanks

[@anthonywillis7613]

Always good to see you James. Soon you will have hot water via your usual high quality work. Happy Days.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Very soon mate, very soon

[@kathrynaston6841]

Im amazed at how the ring fits so well. Good job.

[@stevegoodier1241]

The addition of that "wedge" has made the whole job look amazing compared to a slanted chimney.....A good job well done.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yeah I agree - the slanted chimney or smashed collar have been avoided

[@catherine3902]

Fantastic work James 🙂It looks perfect and now you're heading to having hot water for winter 🙂. Keep safe, warm, and dry. Thanks for sharing and see you soon.

[@thedecliningcyclist3321]

Really neat job with the wooden wedge, that makes it so much neater than just bolting the collar straight to the roof. I’d be tempted to add some washers and a blob of sealer under the bolt heads just to make sure no water finds its way in down the bolt threads

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Thanks and that’s a good idea - ta

[@Acapulc941]

You know me, James: I'm just delighted you'll soon have hot water. Be proud of yourself. Leigh

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I don’t think there’s much to be proud of for installing hot water In my 2nd winter in the water 🙄 oh well, it’s not far off now x

[@Acapulc941]

@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt well, I know you were tired of us nagging you about it AND it's not like you haven't been diligently getting so many projects done on Sloe P. You do these things as you are able. So yes, be proud that you will have hot water going forward. Have a great week, James. Hwre in tge US where we celebrate Thanksgiving this Thursday, I a thankful for you in my life. Leigh

[@ruaidhrikathygill8833]

Great job James. The trimmed hatch is a perfect frame for showing us the views that you enjoy. Can’t wait to see what’s next! Have a good week! 🙏😊🤗 Kathy

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

This spot offers up some lovely views over fields and woods and marshland. Beautiful spot

[@bluedeva]

Nicely done James, it looks really good and perfect timing with the season changing 👌🏻

[@sandyprosser805]

Another great job done. Hopefully you will have nice hot water now. All looking good. Have great week James 😊

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Very soon I will - thanks - you too

[@martinworrall5888]

Yet another neat job James well done 👍

[@katefinnegan8129]

Great job James. That wood piece you made looks great. The boat is really looking beautiful.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Gee thanks - she’s getting there, slowly. The wood piece has worked well so I’m happy about that - thanks 👍🏼👍🏼

[@tangs167]

Looking good James, well done, Kevin.

[@suecox2308]

As always with your projects, James, it looks good and does the job. (The new window trim really frames the view beautifully, btw.)

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I love watching the view through the hatch now, it’s lovely here with decent views

[@davidcharleston1314]

Another great vlog love seeing the improvements especially you doing yourself excellent stuff

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Cheers pal

[@oneshoan]

You did it! Can’t wait to see what you do next!

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Watch the england game - that’s next

[@christinegibbins6105]

Hey good job ticked off the list before the cold. Take care. and thank you, good to hear the guitar.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Thanks re: guitar

[@wsatnutter9674]

top job m8

[@sirbrian9404]

Nice one james looking good 👍

[@Steve9357]

great job! it looks really good. Your Boats coming along very well! the hot water will make the kids a bit happier haa

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Well it’ll keep you lot quiet once I’ve got hot water in, dunno about the kids washing 😂😂

[@seanplatnauer7211]

looks a good job and removable!!

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yeah I reckon so - thanks

[@J1mbo888]

Top Tapping Young James 🙂

[@trevormegson7583]

Yup, don't go Nuts on the Bolts. The electrical cord on your Jigsaw looks very dodgy though.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yeah it scares me every time I use it. It’s time for a new one I reckon

[@stevearchtoe7039]

Good luck in the tourney mate.

[@icooper5236]

Try mapie sealant knocks spots off silkafix, doesn't shrink will flex and one they make can be used under water,I used it to seal my bottom connections on my waterbutts

[@marinussnijder7941]

Looks like it has always been there👍

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Couldn’t be a better compliment

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

Nenoprene rubber would be useful for gasket

[@markhedges3067]

Hi mate - great job and looking good 👍. Others have raised some interesting points, so the only thing I would say is just to check if the bolts you’ve used are stainless steel? If they are, you’ll get electrolytic corrosion (occurs when 2 dissimilar metals are in contact) between the bolt head and the aluminium collar. Good news is that’s easily fixed by putting rubber isolation washers under the head of the bolts which will prevent them from fusing to the collar, which will make it easier the next time you have to remove them. Cheers

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I’ve used mild steel bolts and mild steel washers - cheers for the tip

[@markhedges3067]

@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt Hey James - I think the issue will still exist whether they are mild or stainless steel. Unlikely to be a serious issue but could make the removal of the collar easier in future. All the best mate 👍

[@TairnKA]

I'm surprised you didn't trim the wood wedge to accommodate for the old patch? Will you need to add fire/heat resistant insulation in the gap around the flue?

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I might add some fire proof foam in that gap yeah. I didn’t make the wedge bigger to cover whole area as it would have had to be too big and would look a bit weird - also it would have meant a larger piece of oak which is tricky

[@jamesforehan2809]

For the pram cover, can you place a clear plastic panel in line with the stern light.

[@thepeanutgallery1699]

In the timelapse, you can see the boat lowering and raising slightly... is this because of someone using locks? Does it affect the water level that much?

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Superb observation. This is a small pound so yes opening locks does affect the depth of the cut. Interestingly though this pound is the first time I’ve noticed it. Yesterday we were 6inches from breaching the bank. CRT came out in the middle of the night. It won’t flood though as it overflows the locks and makes it’s way down.

[@terryhoyle7043]

Did you treat the bare metal left from your cut? Rust is a constant problem on steel boats. You might have done this off camera but maybe it just got forgotten? You are usually so meticulous about even the smallest job, I envy you your DiY skills, and patience. Oh, and whilst on the subject, did you paint the underside of your wooden wedge?

[@geoffroberts4267]

Always interesting to watch your prog..Question is the gas boiler chimney tunnel proof, Looks like it could be a problem to remove...

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

It’s quite easy to remove the chimney - but yes it’ll be tunnel proof on the GU seven in place

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

What was the green collar made from ?

[@Orxenhorf]

9:15 - That's a tap handle. A die is the tool that puts threads on the outside of a bolt or rod.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Oh ok ta

[@neilgower2558]

Hi James. Not a good idea to have the water heater exhaust inside the pram cover

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

It’s not going to be - the pram hood screen will end just shy of it.

[@Alan_AB]

Hi James. What's that little wire basket that you have sitting inside your log burner? I've never seen one of those before, and now that I have seen it I realise that I really must have one for my own log burner. Great video, as always. Thanks.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

It’s called a coal cage - they’re great

[@seanplatnauer7211]

james the cable on the jigsaw is dodgy, add some protection so you dont get an issue. before it is too late.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yes that’s on my list to do - always a bit scared using it

[@seanplatnauer7211]

@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt its a double insulated device, wrap the exposed wire with electrical tape then give it a gaffer tape shroud. it will be fine as you are using an isolated power supply very little chance of a shock :). few more years in it ;)

[@carolinegreenwell9086]

so exciting that hot water is one step nearer ... how much longer ??

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Within a year I am hoping. The gas man works on “canal time”

[@svens8674]

When is that cover frame getting replaced?🤨

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I’m waiting on my steel tube bending guy

[@cheakyblinder]

No more cold showers ... soon.

[@flippingwoodforcash9130]

1st

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

No No No music for Peter’s sake