504. REFLEKS STOVE installed by LOCKGATE STOVES

[@Tass...]

I know there is a romanticism about having a multi-fuel burning stove on a narrowboat and is often the choice of new live aboarders but these diesel stoves are superiour in just about every way. None of the mess or filthy dust you get from wood/coal. Not having to empty it every day. Way better temperature control. None of that juggling of too hot too cold. No time wasted lighting it or worrying about it going out. Keeping it fueled is less hassle. Maintenance is much easier. It's just super convenient. For me, convenience wins every time. Nice job James I'm sure you are going to love it. A stove like this would be my choice also.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I agree. The novelty of a log burner has worn off on me now - bring in the future

[@paulfryer5475]

Do we know how well these work on "bio" diesels and other alternatives? Not that I'm planning anything; I'm just genuinely interested.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

@@paulfryer5475 that’s a good question I’ll endeavour to find out the answer

[@peteturner4427]

I like the ritual in preparing, the smell of the coal/ wood burner and the ambience..it wouldn’t be the same without it😃

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

@@peteturner4427 I also really like that ritual. I know what you mean. I like the smells and the visuals too.

[@grahamwoollam4038]

It may have already been said !! James knows how he wants it to sit. Gentle diplomatic realigning. Love it. and the Stove.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Haha ! Yeah she sits perfectly now

[@GeorgeLittle-ft2yx]

I remember being on danish fishing boats in the mid to late 70s and they had these stoves back then…they are just indestructible and reliable in all weather, we use to have a big kettle on the go constantly so we could have a cuppa as and when….😊😊😊

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Today when Paul returns I’ll ask him to show the balance cut off for when these are used at sea!! Amazing

[@bengraves4724]

I haven't even got a boat, but I was watching every detail. Even how to clean the filter.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Well then you’ll be on the edge of your seat for PT2.

[@Acapulc941]

Most impressive, James. And you looked so scholarly in your glasses. Glad you can be warm now, as we move into colder weather. Take care. Leigh

[@RB-yq7qv]

The thing I liked about the install is their professional approach to ensure the job is neat and explaining the operation of the stove. Seems nothing was a problem for them. Looks good

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Absolutely. They were brilliant - meticulous and accurate

[@glennpeters7384]

Hi James looks great that mate. Nice looking stove. Nice to see professional tradesman that are clean and tidy and explain things properly.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Thanks pal

[@dellyboot2703]

Wow! Well filmed, Even I understood some of it and it looks truly fab, who would have thought a stove installation could be so interesting lol?! It's really coming on now - well done James x

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Thanks. - glad you understood the install

[@chrischristofis8501]

Good work as always 👍 but who is that well groomed chap that sounds like James 😂

[@suecox2308]

That's a nice looking little stove, James. Looks really great in place and the installers were clearly both thoughtful and expert. Good combination.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Spot on - thoughtful and expert!!! Thanks

[@ruaidhrikathygill8833]

Congratulations James!! 🎉 It is a beauty! I am very happy for you. The men that installed it were so gracious to allow themselves to be filmed and give commentary to what they were doing. I know you are looking forward to the first lighting, it will be lovely to see your expression. 😊🤗 Kathy

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yeah absolutely - they were amazing Cheers

[@bwoodywoods]

Absolutely wonderful. So glad you will have heat and that stove is beautiful. Enjoyed watching the installation as well. The boat is really coming together and your design ideas while may be a challange totally work. Stay safe and thanks for sharing.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Thanks as always

[@edwardseaborne4183]

That looks damn nice mate. I also think not needing logs or coal really saves space on the boat. Top class unit

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yeah loads of savings both in terms of space and fuel costs

[@peterbestwick7203]

Love it James👍😍100 per cent

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Me too Thanks

[@nickevans1698]

Game changer James, on low over night. 👍🏼

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yeah can’t wait - it took Rob a while to get the confidence to sleep with it on but i can’t wait to wake warm !!

[@nickevans1698]

@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt we’ve only just moved on to our boat and we tried it the last weekend. Lovvvvley 😎👍🏼just had on the lowest setting.

[@RJ-444]

What’s the best thing to watch in the middle of the night after waking up from a bad dream? The total warmth of experts doing an amazing precision install 😊 Looking forward to your review of the actual warmth, James! A game-changer in more ways than one. This would absolutely be my choice if I had a boat. Shame I don’t, I can’t use the discount offer… 😩😄

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

😉 It was a joy to observe too - totally in keeping with the design I’m going for Well chuffed and couldn’t recommend them high enough

[@catherine3902]

Ah James! That's looking absolutely fabulous 👌. No wonder you're so delighted. We're just as delighted for you!😊. Can't wait to see it lit on Saturday, Bet you can't either 😊. Thanks for showing everyone. Keep safe, warm and well.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Thanks

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚

[@cherylburton3430]

Thanks for this vlog, James. We had already made our mind up to change to a diesel stove but your discount definitely made it up. Will buy you a couple of coffees as a thank you ( can't afford much we are retired).

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

You won’t regret it. I’m todays video of them commissioning the stove I’ll explain what the offer is - its a good one. Thanks ever so much - I really appreciate it

[@jimburge5298]

Lockgate must have had you worried, that’s the tidiest I’ve seen Project 58.. Keep up the great work James 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I know I know - I couldn’t let them see the real me

[@DaveAppleton]

Just in time the cold snap, Saturday night is going to be -4. Nice tidy job Lockgate have done there.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

They were superb. Absolute superb

[@billyslide7645]

This thing is so cool. Great decision going this route. Looks good, much smaller foot print (device, fuel storage, and cleaning supplies), and more efficient! Well done

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Oh I know - the benefits are plenty. But look at how it looks!! And it does my hot water !! I’m chuffed to bits mate How the devil are you anyways…..

[@billyslide7645]

@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt hey man, doing well. Thanks for asking. Been unbelievably busy

[@suzieq2958]

What an efficient team, great looking fire, James. Wonder how often you'll be polishing it 😀💜

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

They were a great team - I’ll try to keep it looking at its best

[@Benedict.Calder]

Oh yes ! Loving your new stove ; It looks fantastic . It has a kind of retro look to it - very , very nice .

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

She’s a thing of beauty alright - yeah quite retro

[@mandycoleman1394]

Gorgeous !!! So shiny too. Beginning to feel like home. A fire and it’s hearth are always the centre of any home ! Love it absolutely love it ! X

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Thanks - she looks great doesn’t she

[@mandycoleman1394]

@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt stunning James !

[@Benedict.Calder]

I love the flue coming out the back - it reminds me of the side pipes that come out of an AC Cobra . I want one Installed on my Narrowboat . I am casting envious eyes .... I want one Installed .

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

All I can say is you should have one I totally see what you mean about the ac cobra look -

[@cousinjack2841]

I've lived with a log burner for the last twenty years or so and wouldn't change it, but I see the appeal of one of these diesel stoves for sure and it's very smart I must say. In an ideal world you'd have one of each I suppose. Between watching your renovations and now the installer chaps, I have learned what brand of power tools to buy from now on, they should make you a brand ambassador in my opinion. Nice one mate.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I’d enjoy being a brand ambassador for dewalt!!! I’m happy to move on from my log burner now - thanks pal

[@rubberdc]

The stove is magnificent , like a steel sculpture, great choice James .

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

She’s a thing of beauty isn’t she

[@trevornelmes9331]

Work of art.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Isn’t it just

[@rubberdc]

Beautiful shot in the first few seconds James . Thank you

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Lovely wasn’t it

[@beverleybutler7685]

Bit nifty those lockgate boys! Looks fab, great job! 👍

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yeah what a team there are. A joy to spend the day with

[@bradleybolton3843]

What a great install. Professional, tidy and explained everything. Looks great James. Will be nice to see it fired up mate.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Saturday - can’t wait What a team they are

[@letsbefrank6269]

Amazing professional installation.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yes it was. Those guys at lockgate are great

[@wayneharris7534]

Hi James it is nice to see that you are not cutting corners .when fitting out what basically is your home.. Your approach to tasks is an inspiration for people who are thinking about refurbishing a boat... There is one thing that everyone should should take note of is your commitment to safety first. With everything that you do. People who cut corners when refurbishing boats pay a high price in the long run. As many have found out to their cost... Anyway stay safe and well keep up the excellent work...mate.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Thanks pal

[@TheDaf95xf]

What a great pair of guys James 👍🏻 Looks awesome 🤩

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yeah looks great doesnt it

[@robg3545]

Thats a beautiful install James, the view of it from all the angles are spot on. I really like the line of the flue against the window frame which would look really annoying if it was wrong, but thats dead-on. Very impressive and a real addition to the boat.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yeah man totally agree and thanks

[@bigKDL]

Nice and warm now or Saturday which ever comes soonest

[@sunlightprism]

Looks great, nice job on capturing the installation on video too.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Thanks

[@jbzoom]

Great to see some tradesmen who know what they're doing on your channel 😉. Seriously though, their very professional job shows off your own handiwork very nicely indeed.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

That’s kind of you to say. Yes they were amazing - very professional

[@flysteve100]

Fantastic looking Stove James. Hopefully you'll show it to me when I drop by. By the way, your filming is getting better and better, and I love your choice of music in some of your video's.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Well that’s dads doing the music - he makes something and sends it over. Yeah pop by after Saturday and you’ll see it and feel the warmth

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

How exciting. Its great that you’ll now be all toasty and warm as you work. I’m so glad that you’re so pleased with your heater. I think that it looks really snazzy, very modern. I’m looking forward to hearing from you about its performance, and how much heat it throws out. Thanks for sharing. Take care and keep yourself safe and warm. 🙂🐿🌈❤️ P.s - I wonder if wi th that new phone feature being advised, if you would be able to simply remove any copyrighted music, without removing any of the other sounds.. hmmm. Could make it much easier for editing videos.

[@peterskidmore5618]

Looking good

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

What about the stove 😂

[@scooter13uk]

Nice

[@tdezyn]

They did a fantastic job, a rarity these days that people take the time to show mastery.

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Absolutely. Perfectionists too.

[@kevinmartin3859]

Nice one James warmer boat means better working conditions for getting the boat done

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Here’s hoping so

[@johnf3f810]

You will be "Toasty Warm"! A friend has one of these on his 60' share boat, with 2 inches of snow on the roof setting 1 (probably 2 on your newer controller) was more than enough. Enjoy your new stove - you will love it!

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Wow - I can’t wait for the cold weather now !!

[@martinworrall5888]

You could have done your flys up James haha 😳

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Only spotted that on playback

[@christinegibbins6105]

Oh Wow James, that is so good to see, you have a great eye for this work with the curves. Could boat fit-outs be a new career for you?

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I doubt it but glad you like it

[@JackNance22]

That is one sexy looking stove, nice:)

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Innit just !!!

[@kevincrook5071]

Hi James, great video, very informative and interesting, the stove looks fab👌. I'm guessing that you did a lot of research into the pros and cons of stoves... Have you chosen diesel over multi fuel because of the lowering running costs, or ease of use, or both. I'm wondering, because I don't have any experience of either, but as a rough guide, how much would it cost to run per hour/day. Cheers, all the best with your project 👍 kev

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Glad you enjoyed it. There’s not much research to be done to realise that it’s much cheaper to run than coal. Free logs is the cheapest but not easy. This works out at 5lts per day in peak running which is around a fiver a day. If I was running coal that would be half a bag a day which is near £10 a day plus the other stuff which needs to be burnt. This burner also has a back boiler so I get far better economies than a multi fuel stove. That’s on paper - I haven’t got it up and running but should along those lines.

[@Snipermac99]

I appreciated the professional outtro. Have you thought about a secondary diesel heater?

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Thanks - I’m very much hoping I won’t need a secondary one

[@petereg2354]

Looking good James.. surely one with a back boiler.. heats up all the spaces!! I suppose also that's down to the configuration of your design! how are you going to put heat in your bathroom and bedrooms?

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Yes it has a back boiler so it will feed 2 rads up the end of the boat and the calorifier under my bed

[@jeffknowles9328]

Don’t forget the Carbon monoxide monitor

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Will do

[@Dore60]

👍

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

Thanks

[@markdoble736]

Can the Reflecks be run automatically from a timeswitch or programmer, or does it always require a manual start up?

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

It requires manual lighting however once she’s running, the burner can be turned right down to a trickle and the stove stays on throughout winter

[@markdoble736]

​@@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt Would that very low setting be capable of heating the water in the calorifier during the summer months, when having a higher setting would be obviously undesirable throughout the rest of the boat?

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

@@markdoble736 yes it should do. But I am looking at a solar dump to cover the summer months or I can run the engine

[@sarkybugger5009]

Lovely looking thing, James. What's the heat output of that model? All the best, mate. Crack on!

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

It’s a 4.2KW output mate and is the one with back boiler feeding the rads and calorofier. If it heats as good as it looks then I’m onto a real winner

[@wsatnutter9674]

peach of a stove

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

You’re not wrong there pal

[@MrChrisHobday]

Hi James it’s probably me but I couldn’t find the reflex discount code. Can you send me in the right direction, please? Thank you great work

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

There is no code for the discount. Email or call them and you’ll get the discount from me.

[@TairnKA]

Well, it looks like the big fan I gave you will be useless? It's a shame, it wasn't cheap (shipping).

[@TheNarrowboatThatJamesBuilt]

I still have it on sloe patrol and works a treat

[@pocketchange1951]

👍👌❤️🇨🇦,