I Came THIS CLOSE To Conquering All Four Projects (1)

[@poudi8]

Love the new channel! The batteries clearly aged way too fast. LiFePO4 batteries are supposed to last a long time. I wonder what Battleborn has to say about that.

[@1sheinz]

Consider EG4 48 volt waterproof server rack batteries for next exchange. Having multiple bms batteries paralleled together is very problematic. Pluss they cost $1200 for 400 amp/hr , and 48volt batteries paralleled work wonderful. You will need a new inverter but that's only a grand as well and will charge faster than the 12 volt one , and optionally will accept 120volt and 220 volt universal power. Cheers and fair winds Steve h

[@hughpickrel569]

THIS IS GREAT!! I LOVE the methodology to problem solving! Looking forward to more!

[@clayvagnini5523]

OMG! A cliff hangar on the first video . A sure way to get us coming back to see resolution or, what happens next. Love it!

[@Just_Your_Average_Guy]

I love to see the other side of living in a small space and having to fix things with what you have. Great first episode!

[@mikemoxley9477]

Oh my!!!! Going to enjoy this new channel. Thanks for taken us along. As old mechanical engineer this is the BEST !!

[@craigmarson6917]

Well done Brett. You have just proved to all of us that jobs always seem to take longer than expected (not just ours). I like your logical thinking in problem solving. You can't be an expert in all things but working through them systematically and carefully many projects can be very successful and satisfying.

[@Wedontwantnowarnomore]

Hey! I like the way Brett constantly just work towards the solution without dropouts. He never lose it. Just solve the problem with what it takes. (To look at a problem like it’s a living thing is devastating and contagious. ) That’s not this guys thing. That’s what’s admirable. Many brothers lose temper... That’s something I learn not to do. Brett is a raw model in every situation. That’s his strength and trick to succeed. That’s how he became a pilot. He is a doer. Rock on 🤘

[@bearitraeb]

Agreed

[@haydenwatson7987]

I would credit that to his pilot training. As a commercial pilot you are trained to take every challenge and problem and work through to options to find a solution. Doing nothing is not an option.

[@Wedontwantnowarnomore]

@@haydenwatson7987 Yes man! As soon as mentioned above ⬆️🤩

[@tcudad50]

Congratulations on the new channel!

[@wt21244593]

OK, just a quick word on the Ninja double oven. We live in a travel trailer and got tired of fighting with the gas oven. It was so small you couldn't even put a small cake pan in it, if you got it started. My wife decided to bite the bullet and try the ninja. We Love it!!! We use it just like a regular oven and so far it has beaten our expectations!!! Enjoy my friends, y'all did good!!

[@js7127]

Thank you for the review. When I saw it, thought the same thing for my travel trailer. I rarely dry camp but have LP stove outside.

[@alexmikhael5061]

we have an OSTER TOASTER OVEN with the double doors.... it has a BUMP OUT BACK to fit a 16 inch pizza and it will fit a 9x13 baker if it is HANDLELESS well not flat outward streatching handles... ;) BUT IT FITS A 9x9 brownie pan with the PERFECK amount of space around it!@!! LOL Ninja's usually are good stuff tho too ;) we would have a NINJA blender if we didn't have a VITAMIX already ;0 sniker, VITAMIX THERE IS A DIFFERENCE !!!!! *I* was told to stay with the VITAMIX's with the 1 thru 10 dial and the HIGH/LO .... and PULSE switchs...... NOT THE ONES THAT HAVE ALL THE PRESETS but that was a few years ago they said the presets have issues before the basic 1 to 10 dial ones do ;) we got a 7 year warrentee that was doubled ... we didn't need to use it... still working GREAT !: )

[@pitj69]

Oh, this is great! I also want to get away from our propane stove/oven in our 2002 Malö 45 classic but we need to boost our lithium bank first. So please come back with some consumption numbers when you’ve used you new stove/oven. Our 2 goldens sends kisses to your dogs, they love seeing them.

[@seanhanlon5867]

Projects on boats are what got me hooked on the sailing channels (the sailing and bikinis were an added bonus 😂), so this is a great idea, Good luck with the new channel 👊🏻

[@SK-62]

Loving it Brett. Hope to see many more amazing videos. Congratulations on starting you own channel.

[@js7127]

Hats of Brett on a concise, to the point video that's full of information but not repetitive. I would say when a 20 min video seems like 5, You are doing something right. CU next time from So Calif.

[@richardjohnson1261]

Brett, I love your stuff. Notice the problem. Isolate the contributors. Find a solution. I'm an old engineer. I did this for 45 years... hell, I'm still doing it. I respect what you do 'cuz I get it. I've seen every episode and I can't tell you how much I admire how you and Jade "get it done". Best of good luck. Fair winds and following seas.

[@edwardkay7299]

It may seem tedious, but that's the reality of diagnostics! Thanks for showing it real and detailed. Great peek into life maintaining the boat!

[@Bennie2.0]

In the dutch language we have a saying that goes like this:"koop een boot en werk je dood" and what it says is:" buy boat and work on it till your dead" because a boat is never done!

[@simonbatty8212]

Ok Brett, I watch a lot of sailing channels. I've been waiting for someone to make a "Just fixing things channel" this is perfect. Keep it up, deep dive into the systems, figure it out and make it better. totally loving it!!!!

[@trumpete53snoho]

LOL! Just saw the Christmas tree in your salon! Never imagined doing that! You two are GREAT! 😄

[@jennifermanners4014]

Nija is awesome...they make awesome products. In my opinion 😊...I truly hope this resolves your cooking situation.

[@tomsmithnosky3408]

add some alumnium foil to the bottom of the air frier it make cleaning much easier

[@dougbateman6474]

Re gutting the propane oven using something other than a drill to drill out the rivets. Love your ingenuity and engineering brain. Here's an acronym you may not be familiar with--from the author of the original Perl programming book: TAMTOWTDI. "There's Always More Than One Way To Do It" Doug

[@igorb4650]

Brett, the green stuff you saw on copper is essentially malachite (copper+co2+water). it is not like regular iron corrosion and only grows on places exposed to co2(usually regular air), no need to worry as much as iron corrosion for sealed copper.

[@arteepee]

Thank you Brett for taking this "leap of faith" in starting a new channel devoted to those of us that are Techies at heart. You've got me hooked already! Loved the format and including contributions from Jade will always be a winner! (I actually Lol'd at the getting the butt shot segment!!) :-) Already eager for the next episode! Richard(UK)

[@bearitraeb]

Live life, have fun because if you’re suppose to pass on today… it will happen even if you try to hide. And heck. If you catch fire, like that … there’s a lot of water 💦 grab the family and a gps whatever thingy and go. Live Love Explore Expedition Evans

[@63bigmac63]

It was nice to watch you this morning, Brett, with a cup of coffee. Thanks, Mike

[@greglynch3662]

You don't know how glad I am you started this channel. 😊 I've enjoyed all the projects and boat rebuilding. Now I'll get to see the more technical stuff. Looking forward to it!😊

[@MedicFlyer]

I believe I will find this to be a great journey in learning... Please keep it real... mistakes and all (as well as your special form of humor) Thanks Brett

[@stevecrombie5357]

Hi. I've been following you since you two bought Eva. I've watched you do lots and lots of projects, so here I am. This is just another part of this journey you have shared with us. Good luck. I hope it's something you enjoy and people show up to enjoy it with you.

[@jimgarvin9159]

Thanks Brent. This helps alot of folks out there who have or don’t know what they need to do with their issues. ❤❤❤

[@glennkingdon5129]

Love the new channel, looking forward to your resolution of these problems. From the looks of your washer drain and your comment about the filter material, I see more projects ahead in the very near future. I'm looking forward to your investigation as to why the battery performance is so poor, even if you are taxing them with heavy use I would expect them to perform much better than they are. Your new electric oven seems like it will be a good fit, both physically as well as efficient use of power, a propane leak can be devastating, even more so on a boat at sea.

[@davezxtt]

great new video format, look forward too more of them. always good to see more of you both doing what you enjoy.

[@Ucfguy]

Love this! The boat projects are always my favorites! I also appreciate you dumbing it down and explaining things for us non-sailors/engineers. Keep it up!

[@MrFormeypi]

No doubt!! Keep us dummies informed

[@bearitraeb]

Not dummy’s…. Just not learned in that area…..

[@ashbriant]

Hey Guy's a great idea for a new channel, love your old channel too. I'm definitely interested in upgrades and projects for blue water off-grid living. SV Gin Gin.

[@tomlpdx]

Brett, welcome to the world of practical engineering. One path leads to another which leads to another...I call it life on the tangent! Point is that you go down the rabbit hole and figure one thing out, which leads to another and another...until you figure out the original problem...then on to the next one! :) I am going to thoroughly enjoy this channel! PS: Jade was smart to get out of the way before you created a new problem. ;)

[@questsischiller4443]

Enjoyed, will continue to watch.

[@maxneri]

Thanks for sharing this video, brilliant!

[@g.lausin8521]

I'm liking this new channel Brett! I actually started following you and Jade during the original build of Eva (pre-Eva), bc I love projects. I'm super excited to see all the projects you tackle here.

[@sailingwanderlust22]

Oh love it and this channel. We are here for all of it. I want that oven

[@Charlie-Oooooo]

This is going 2b a great channel for the boating warriors of the world!!! (below decks, anyway❤) One question tho - how will you fight off sea monsters now with no propane to MacGyver into a FLAMETHROWER! 😂

[@glennkingdon5129]

Brett will just MacGyver a 20Kv supply to energize the sea water to keep the monsters at bay!

[@Charlie-Oooooo]

@@glennkingdon5129 oo-rah! Expedition Viking has gone digital and is still fearless!❤️

[@sparkymike8995]

I like your videos. Love figuring out how to fix things. Keep em coming

[@genevievemay3461]

Hey Brett. Love this new channel, especially as we too are the proud owners of a 2008 Oceanis50 (based in Lefkas, Greece). We have an automatic washing machine which we installed back in 2012. It’s a Candy Aquamatic 3.5kg and is fully plumbed into the water and electricity supply. It is installed in the port side cabin hanging locker (wardrobe). It’s never let us down (touch wood!) and I love it.

[@jonathanscott550]

Hey Brett really good video this channel is going to be awesome . Very interesting with oven/ washer/ Batteries and so much more to be done I'm sure. This is a Sailor's Life. Looking forward to next video

[@darrylcox8267]

Really good first ‘Brett fixes broken stuff’ video. It’s interesting because I have a hobby farm, which means I’ve always got things needing fixed, finished, replaced, upgraded, etc. Not so different on your boat other than the kind things you’re working on.

[@brucemckelvy9920]

NOT just a 120 VS 230 volts but you have different AC frequencies to deal with as well, but I assume you know that.

[@SirCarlosMusicBMI]

I really Love your new channel Brett 🎉🎉🎉 I’ll be watching every single one of them. Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸

[@guynadeau610]

I loved it Brett, very interesting. You’re a great teacher ! Keep going with this new channel. Great for sailors like me. Thanks.

[@tonykollar3600]

I love this kind of video, glad to see you guys back on the horse and expanding. Interested in how all this gets sorted out

[@rickdoner5181]

Happy to be part of the new channel. Very much looking forward to all you post.

[@robinsmith9734]

Great in-depth work Brett. modern-day logistics with systems can be quite intimidating, I used to be in Geophysics, but that was in the 70s before, the early arrival of digital! Different beast now. Good analytics are the answer, and I see you have the tech brain, alright.

[@peterniebling1218]

Hey Brett, often on modern electronic washing machines there will be a diagnostic mode you can put it in that will tell you what the problem is, or at least it might put you on the right track. If you can't get hold of the service manual maybe the manufacturer can give you some information on how to read diagnostic codes. Seeing the amount of charcoal in the drain I'd say there is a high chance one or both of the input values may be blocked, it might be worth checking first.

[@RenatoMelo-np8ck]

This is a great idea for a channel. I like how you speak out the thought process. It helps for a better understanding. Don't pay any attention to negative comments IF you get any at all. Everyone has an opinion. I'm dealing with battery issues myself. Thanks again.

[@Da89soup]

Not bad! really just enjoyed seeing you two twice this week.

[@MilesTurnerAviation]

Great first episode!! Always loved yalls projects and this is just feeding the addiction!! Keep it up!

[@rebekahreid4993]

Thanks for starting this more in-depth channel - I'm looking forward to seeing all the details of your upcoming projects, repairs and other fun stuff

[@josepla9797]

For the Dae Woo mini, what you pointed to on the bottom left is the solonoid and not the water valve which is bottom right. The solonoid is available through Amazon, took 3 weeks to ship.to.NJ from Korea

[@pkane5472]

A great number one video Brett! I love this kind of stuff!

[@cliffcohen6517]

Bob Vila meets a sailboat!😂 Great concept for the new channel! You are a talented guy!

[@RickFuhrmann]

Bringing an old guy, I love you both and your adventures but most of all I love the Christmas tree. Nice to see the holiday spirit 🙏🏻💜

[@robertlemoine3500]

Thankyou 😊

[@SVFresh2Salty]

I feel ya, just replacing/repairing an autopilot and water maker. I also added some more solar doubled our house batteries. It certainly makes life interesting

[@dunkie976]

Love it man! It just shows that boatlife ain't all sunshine and sandy beaches ❤

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

OOh this sounds fun!! Boatwork channel!

[@ExposingReflections]

Congratulations on the first video on your new channel. Good job. Looks like a lot of material for the foreseeable future videos is readily available. Nice. Keep 'em coming.

[@roberthardy2013]

I just bought my son a Ninja Foody air fryer for Christmas and he loves it !

[@SteifWood]

Funny. My son bought ME a Ninja air fryer for Christmas and I love it!

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, Brett , That was a great start to your Engineering shop, Adventure, in your water supply, I presume you’ve got charcoal filters, is it possible they are degrading, And your water purification system is not working correctly, As I presume you’re taking water from the sea and going through purifier, a friend of mine in the UK, brought a ninja air cooking device last year, and they very rarely use their main oven, they cook 24 seven using the ninja, they swear by it, a great bit of kit, I am thinking of approaching scene one myself, hopefully in a few weeks time as I live by myself, Please be very careful choosing your batteries, people say that lithium batteries are not dangerous, but they are, There is a company called Port 32, and there is quite a few others, all given relative good information about these type of batteries, Concern about insurance , I think I noticed somebody else passing comment, that the batteries had to be installed by a professional, I’m not saying you’re not a professional, but it might be worth enquiring before you go and do the job, And there has been a huge amount of vehicles catching fire, worth having a look on KZbin if you know what that program is😂, stay safe keep up the great work very very interesting,

[@donaldhoudek2889]

Well, you got me here also. Twice as much to watch now! Thanks

[@robertcoulter7592]

Really interesting! I'm the least technical / DIY person ever but it's really interesting to learn and watch your attitude to this. Super refreshing.

[@yardarm5]

Great to see and hear ya. 🎉❤

[@sprpilot]

I like this part of the show. Glad you started it as a separate entity. I fly for a living, 15 on 13 off flying a Falcon 50, but I have been wrenching on stuff since I got my first motorcycle at 10 yrs. old. I have tools to fix tools. I saw you using some cool tools a while back that I had to have as well. Gat a motorhome I am putting Battle Born batteries in and the whole solar setup. I think those have a 10 year warrenty so they should replace them, shipping might suck though. Keep up the good work, love it!!

[@truman42746]

Good video Bret. As an old electronic tec. I will enjoy your channel.

[@JimMoseley-u8c]

Love it, keep up the hard work! I appreciate you sharing your learning experiences

[@80884bpresley]

Awesome video guys!!! Your doing a great job on your new videos man! See y'all next time.

[@jacobstamm3594]

Awesome stuff. Hope Battle Born takes care of you. Couple questions about your alt charging. Are you happy with your Balmar setup? When warm how many amps are you getting at idle and again at 1500? Did you derate the alt any for less current and longer life? What gauge wire did you run for your alt output and ground?

[@Jim-o3m]

Love the new channel Bret, love the small detail of figuring out problems in real time and alot of good advice as well. I hope you still keep in mind sea and wind conditions at sea and salt getting on solor paneling and the wiring for the panels to the batteries. Plus you still have to stand up underneath the structure. Im sure you have already considered all this. Love both channels. Most of world docks use the higher shore power a good inverter always helps. Good luck with channels

[@vanceroberts1521]

Thank You.

[@chuckelmore695]

I love the technical, always something to fix videos!! Your research will probably concur, but you may want to consider replacing all the batteries. Especially with lithium, you want not only the voltage to match, your internal resistance to be as close as possible as well.

[@michaeleavenson6880]

Awesome

[@willdekok6288]

Cant wait to see more

[@walterhunter4011]

I like videos very much like these as I am a retired elect. / mech. engineer.

[@mikefeldon1337]

I was just watching the episode when you were installing a new mattress in the master. The wet is condensation...R/Ver"s use a special "mat" under the mattress to alow air movement. May help

[@patrickgreen2361]

Love the new channel. Your systematic approach is awesome.

[@Najitaka]

Hey Brett, the achiever in me wants to make sure we get closure on each project. We see you have bad batteries, let us know if they were under warranty, or if they met their life expectancy, and you had to buy new ones. Please include the stove and cooktop next steps, or at least show us the finished results. Looks like you need to filter the water going into the washer, please let us know if you do anything there. Enjoyed the first video. Thanks.

[@codypt208]

Love the new channel. Keep the projects coming!

[@PiratePrincessChronicles]

Awesome episode!!!

[@AndyWicker]

You guys were my 1st sailing channel! Subscribed to Evans years ago, kinda fell away after you splashed. I enjoyed the DIY more than the sailing. I watch Mads, Yaba, lots of others like that, but not the big sailing ones, cuz I like this stuff more!! Im an Alaskan watching from Kazakhstan. Gonna subscribe now!

[@randompharmacist4850]

Nice!

[@stvooplayhouse]

Love it

[@thornyground4889]

enjoyed watching you attack the issues presented...will definitely continue to watch

[@neilengland6034]

This a good idea, yachts suffer this constantly, educate in real time on real situations and the reasonong is experience driven.. Well done my clever logical friend Manufacturers should really take note of these. 👋

[@Performancebyjoe]

Hopefully since the batteries are 2 years old they may have a prorated value towards replacements… I think the engineering side of the channel is great . I enjoy the work as much if not more than the sailing side . Glad to see the expansion of the channel !!!

[@rocketscientist007]

Battle Born LiFePO4, batteries have 5 or 10 year warranty depending on the model.

[@19kcolg]

I’m pretty shocked that those batteries have failed so soon.

[@Bretandmarisa]

My name is Bret too! Fun video thanks

[@Falcon204]

Absolutely love you guys, I'm excited for this new channel as I'm a jack of all trades type of person (love to fix stuff) So this is best of both worlds for me "favorite" sailing couple with an engineering twist! Looking forward to the next video. 🤗

[@dougmarshall4298]

Great new channel. I certainly enjoyed the presentation (same as I have been on your other channel). Thanks very much!

[@CookieMonster-qw5ru]

This video actually got pushed to me on my frontpage while I wasn''t subbed yet on this channel. Nice video to watch. Enjoyed it. I am already subbed on the main channel for a long time. :) Keep up the nice work, and Jade for the editing!

[@californiakayaker]

Wow, the first boat to have more capacity than I do hear at home. Reason for that is I built my batteries from the Blue Cell Packs. 1300 amp hours at 12v ( 15,600 watt hours) One of the problems with the US type tanks is that they have an O ring just inside the fitting where you connect your hose. That O ring can crack, or just somehow dissapear, and that tank will leak at the fitting. If your like me you'll think its something to do with the threads on the hose to the tank, or who knows what, until you look in there and notice the O ring (first you have to understand it needs one) is missing. O rings require maintenance, they need a coating of silicone grease so they stay "fat" and pliable, and so that they will allow things to slide by them, and so they will seal. I wouldn't be surprised that Euro tanks type fittings need o rings, and the older US tanks probably do.

[@j.mulder5798]

Awesome first episode! Looking forward to more of it!

[@Sharon-hn9wn]

Hey Bret! Just came on over from your other channel. I’m loving it so far. 😎❤️

[@tonywilliams585]

Hey buddy check your fill valve or water valve oh it has little screens in it They get stopped up a lot That could be the reason you're not getting water in the washer

[@damiant5876]

I'm curious to hear what BattleBorn come back to you with if youve contacted them. In Australia comparitive quality batteries have a 5-7 year warranty so i hope Battleborn will stand behind their product.