Installing SOLAR POWER On Our Project NARROWBOAT | EP73

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EPISODE 73
We have POWER...nearly...we have some faulty equipment!
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[@bindatek8801]

Ben - When you seal the windows in there is a trick that you don't appear to know...Put the sealant on either the window or preferably on the boat....THEN let it dry a bit, go and have a cup of tea. When you go back to the sealer job, touch it, it should be well on the way to drying, and well skinned over. When you press the window in, screw it loosely and leave for at least a couple of hours, then tighten it fully. It sounds as though you are simply splatting the sealer out. Think of it as a gasket then it will hold the water out. Good luck with that. John

[@bennyjonesmusic]

Hello I do know I just hadn't got around to doing it, no worries it's all been properly sealed now!

[@ferney2936]

I didn't know that, thank you

[@johnekins4408]

I think you have invented a new cold cure, well done.

[@rosiehoy4736]

Such good advice.

[@julesstone7990]

It reminded me of Only Fools and Horses with the famous chandelier sketch when Emily was holding onto the bolts underneath :) x

[@sophiematthewman1770]

Your communication skills are amazing -when you were putting in those screws together for the solar panel fixings, that was so impressive! Your such a great team!!

[@fionacrowe9216]

I thought the same!

[@inpurgatory]

I still don't understand why you guys don't have at least 500k subs by now, you make great content, you're both entertaining, and I'm always in awe of Benny's music too. One day I too shall be making music on the waterways instead of the Welsh vallies :D

[@margaretpijnaker9922]

To tie butty a line on each corner of stern of main boat , bring the ywo lines together on the point of the bow of the butty .

[@craigculver1933]

Love the channel, You two are such beautiful souls. The world can be what you want and I'm so happy that you have choose to be positive and happy, Great job editing and love the music, Cheers.

[@BenandEmily]

Thanks for the kind words Craig ❤️

[@cjyoung7372]

No matter how bad the storm is in-between my ears i always feel better after watching the 3 of you thank you so very much and those drone shots with Benny's music 🤌

[@sukiebowenenglandx312]

Wish your blogs were more often or longer , I know I sound greedy but just love watching you so interesting and calming ❤ love Alan too

[@BenandEmily]

Oh thank you!

[@shirleygreaves9650]

I hope you’re both feeling 100% again now. I had to smile at the too hot chilli soup! You’re doing a fantastic job on Rambler, she’s going to look amazing when you’ve finished. I love the way you guys can turn your hands to anything. That flood water was epic! Stay warm, dry and safe you 3. Lots of love. xxxx

[@BenandEmily]

Thank you! ❤️

[@lisaanne8459]

The image of the bower of flowers over the gate that had water beyond? Wow! That gave vibes immediately. God, I love creatives. You are ✨ lights ✨ in the dark.

[@strunch]

nice song...

[@nb.silverfern1]

The drone footage was amazing. We came through there in the summer and the river was so calm then. Hope you both feel fully recovered, there are a lot of nasty bugs around at the moment.

[@BenandEmily]

Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@moonchild1518]

Love the footage, love the music, love the progress, love you both. Have a fantastic week.

[@BenandEmily]

Thank you!

[@andreaamer1183]

Well done, you two with it all. It's looking great, Benny. Great job on the bed Emily too. Xxxx

[@Remoskateer]

So look forward to seeing you guys every week. 😊

[@Improveng1]

Nice one, you guys are so cute together, (loved the soup sequence). 😀 Great work on Rambler, just a little tip when drilling steel Benny, consider using a pilot drill, (3-4mm), prior to to the full size drill. This not only uses less energy in the drill battery, but also aids in maintaining positional accuracy of the holes, then use a countersink to remove the burrs on the hole, top and bottom. But, you're doing a great job and she's looking good, the ceiling looks fabulous so far. See you next week. 😄😄😄

[@orchidhouse297]

When I lived in Malta my neighbours for a while were Sikhs who made the most amazing high power chilli soup or broth. They always served it with yogurt and invited me over to join in the heat. Delicious.

[@dougquaid]

Benny would win ‘ hook a duck” every time!

[@BenandEmily]

😅

[@Paul.simpson84]

My Aunt lives in a Village very close to Arewas and it floods like that all the time. I live fairly close by (12 miles) if you need emergency help with anything as well

[@Paul.simpson84]

actually, are you guys still in the same area, a tradesman left a trolley at a house I am doing up (its in excellent condition and very robust) I am pretty sure it folds down, I'll check tomorrow when I go over and send you guys a picture of it on Instagram so you can see if you want it. I think it has all weather wheels too.

[@ianwalker4803]

Aw , I was disappointed when that episode ended very enjoyable as usual 😉

[@BenandEmily]

Aww sorry Ian! 😊 Thanks so much for watching

[@kjh789az]

Great This Soup is Really Spicey face from Benny at 14.13. Today's Cooking Tip - you can always add more, but not reduce. So, add your birds eye chillies gradually. Hope your solar starts generating soon....Thanks for the enjoyable drone flood footage. Get well soon!

[@MrCptjohn]

I just love the chemistry between you both .❤❤

[@flyingsquad63]

You Guy's make my week regards from Chicago

[@petadiana6016]

Love your pjs Emily 🙂

[@sianwarwick633]

Ah wow. Lotta water. Keep on keeping on you two. Rambler's a peach. Feel better. Fave bit of Benny's music in there

[@docostler]

Sorry you guys were unwell. That's something I thank Covid for, since the pandemic I'm so conscious of keeping my hands clean and away from my face and avoiding crowds that I haven't had a bad flu or cold for years now. On the whole, though I'd take the flu and colds happily if the pandemic hadn't happened. Welcome to the joys of trying to waterproof all the holes you've got in your boat. I truly wish you better luck than I've had recently. Take care , Ben and Emily (and have some coffee) and give Alan a chin scritch for me. P.S. I'm jealous of your mattress, if it's as comfy as it looked.

[@gilliannash4944]

Good on you! Washing hands and avoiding crowds are a big help, I’d recommend masking in indoor igloo spaces too - Covid, flu, and cold are all airborne and are best prevented by wearing an n95 mask! I wish we knew about them years ago, I could have avoided getting sick every winter

[@davidbarton5438]

Gosh I remember when you first shared out on your channel you were both so shy and timid ,and here you are filming is so natural for you both ,good luck to you both in your adventures ,

[@samwright8599]

Awwwww... so glad you are over your colds. Xxxxx boat looks fab 🎉

[@canleyjenkins2104]

More of the beautiful Alan!

[@anneleal7682]

Lovely music at the last part of the vlog

[@sharoncampbell206]

I love hot foods, but if you made it too hot, add some cream, or butter, etc, to thin it down on the heat!

[@marielouisebeck8732]

Spectacular photography thank you. Get well soon.

[@orionbirch2705]

Solar, happy happy joy joy!

[@jewelrussell8288]

Hi Ben, hopefully a tarp over the boat will help you out until then

[@lizadoolit3933]

Thanks for this video. My goodness, the flooding is incredible. I have to say I was laughing so hard at the soup /chilli flakes part that II’m sure my neighbours could hear me.❤❤

[@user-yf6yb5yv7b]

What a good blog but thought Stuart was going in the canal and that bread looked yummy 😋 😋 😋 have a great week x

[@user-nt6zd8ny3w]

Wow. What amazing flood footage. Looks incredible. It all blends into one. Must be so challenging a narrowboat in such conditions. You are both so amazing and calm in these situations. Take care. Xxx

[@sallysmith155]

I really enjoyed the Vlog as i always do.miss seeing Alan bless her.Hope you both are feeling better.looking forward to next week Vlog.Have a lovely week all three of you.😺🩵🩷

[@richardjensen6753]

Hello from Kansas! Rambler is coming along nicely! Thanks!

[@gilliannash4944]

Oh no, you poor things! It’s worth noting that you most likely had Covid as cases are rly high and colds and flus are low rn. Rest up, very important for preventing long Covid! It’s good to wear a mask in indoor public spaces if you’re sick too, to keep from getting others sick. That soup snafu was hilarious! Glad you had some yogurt on hand.

[@wayneharris7534]

Yet another example of how to present the perfect video ..to all I say keep yourselves safe . and stay well.

[@scottlomas5509]

Cheers guys have a great week ahead 😊

[@elspethwilkes3106]

This whole video was lovely 😊

[@paullawson8610]

chilli is awesome for fighting colds that soup looked lush take care

[@annjarvis9300]

Hope you are both better now you are both doing well with the work on the new boat it will be done in no time tc look after each other the oldies 🤗🤗🌷🌹🌺

[@debrandw246]

You are both so brave. Drilling holes in the roof. 😅 I think I would faint. Hope you both feel better soon. ❤ So much flooding. Stay safe.

[@Paul.simpson84]

I thought that too! I redevelop houses as a job and that would make me very nervous.

[@goleafsgo8496]

An option may have been to weld studs to the roof but the insulation and the paint would have taken a hit? The sealant he used is excellent for marine application so it all should be good..

[@MAnnaYager]

I SOOO love Benny's music, especially the banjo but really all of it!

[@glynnisross7974]

So enjoyed this episode but sorry you were both unwell. The ceiling looks great and what a good job of installing the solar panels. I had to laugh though at your faces when eating Benny’s healthy soup! For sore throats, I drink fresh lemon and honey with a small sprinkling of cinnamon. In fact, nice to have anytime. Take care, stay warm and big hugs to Alan.

[@100Noddy]

One boat is hard work, two may be a chore. I can see a bigger boat🤭

[@karynbigler4368]

Another great video; love the spicy soup footage! The little boat is looking good. Would love to see more "Alan Cam" footage; Alan's perspective is so interesting...whiskers and all!

[@pianoalan1]

The photography and esp the drone pics are fantastic 👍🏻

[@Bicyclehub]

Loved the music and the drone filming of the floods. It sounded quite like John Barry’s cinematic music. It may be too late, but if you haven’t yet sealed your windows, the best stuff to get is the mastic tape that Vic used when they were painting Holly the Cafe Boat. He called it “the mother of all Blu Tac”. They sealed all their windows and brass portholes with it. You should ask them what it was.

[@racebanning6390]

ALWAYS A FUN DAY ON YUR ADVENTURES... THOSE WINDOWS WONT BE HARD BENNY. THAT SIKIFLEX IS AWESOME . A BEAD BEHIND AND A BEAD ON THE OUTER MATING FRAME TO BOAT . TAPE FOR A BORDER SO ITS KLEEN... ALL GOOD. 👍👍🏁God Bless!

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

20:16 I wonder if in a few hundred years, and they discover that footbridge over the water, will they say that it was a ceremonial walkway? Obviously there’s documentation about the footbridge , but if for some reason or other there wasn’t due to redundancy of technology for some reason or other like a CME event or solar flare. Sending us back to pre electric infrastructure days. 🤔 Ha ha Ha I’m getting right into this “wondering” of mine. Thanks for sharing this video and for the beautiful drone footage. I wonder if people will ever get tired of drone footage? I don’t think so, it’s such a beautiful perspective on which to view our world 🌎 ❤

[@icba4907]

Get yourselves a large fishing magnet, great for pulling windless etc out of the cut.

[@brianscoffield584]

Lovely. Thank you.

[@nigelmansfield3011]

Lots of us watching hey!

[@karenjaques3937]

Another 💎. ❤your vlog. See you next week. Have a great time. Lots of ❤ from Arizona 🇺🇸.

[@RichiRothschild]

It's better to cut the sealant nozzle a little bit bigger so it comes out easier. Can never do too much sealant anyway.. Plus when u put the sealant gun down, always click thr depress button to stop it oozing continually...(I'm a property developer so some tips)

[@chrisallen1965]

Adding sugar or citrus will help reduce the heat. Great video...😎

[@malcolmlever3536]

I Love you both, and Alan, keep doing what you are doing, you make me smile 😊❤

[@jennyfulcher8035]

It really flooded from your recent storm. I watched another narrowboat blog and they had challenges with the locks. Sorry you're both feeling punky but at least you installed Rambler's solar panels and got a great start on paneling the ceiling (yay!). Take care--Hope you feel better soon. Jenny

[@curve2music483]

Really nice Drone shots enhanced by the Music 😊 Liked the shots of Rambler’ trying to catch up . Hope your feeling better now .

[@Red-ns9ny]

Flooding 😮 bless you both for getting through it all and the soup 😂 awe ❤❤❤😊 thanks xx making great progress on your new boat 🎉 keep warm, don’t get chilli 😬💋💋

[@BenandEmily]

Thanks Red!

[@Red-ns9ny]

@@BenandEmily 🥰 Hope you are better now xx

[@davidsheriff8989]

Autumn is the time for all sorts of nasties...get a jacket for canals with zip pockets...stay healthy.

[@ColinWetherelt]

Funny, inspiring, clever, and beautiful!!

[@garylydement5020]

Does Ben get embarrassed having a small one?? The Project Boat I am talking about😂

[@bennyjonesmusic]

I don't feel the need to compensate 😉🤣

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Hope you both have fully recovered from your cold. Your diddy boat is really taking shape. 💚

[@BenandEmily]

Thanks so much! 🥰

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Benny fallin into bed like a winner!

[@canleyjenkins2104]

Hello! Lovely vlog. Hopefully you are feeling better!

[@Red-Robin4]

I love watching y’all videos and I love listening to Ben sing he sounds so good and Emily is so artistically talented. But I have to say my favorite is Alan she is so adorable I love her!❤

[@chrisyarnold6205]

For sealing those windows, sikaflex a bead around the frame, and leave to set for 20-30 mins before bolting frame in, or alternatively use Butyl tape, if you intend to remove and reseal many times. Boat is looking good, but you two look a little poorly, hope you are better soon.

[@Rachellovescheese]

Between the flute popping up & the “oh my” of the spicy soup, you guys had me in stitches 😂 thank you ❤️

[@BenandEmily]

😀 Thanks for watching!

[@paulwinskill5810]

I'd been debating several of the promoted mattress options & after your vlog a while back, I got an Emma mattress + pillows. I'd not slept well for a long time, however, thanks to your recommendation, I've slept so well on the Emma. The only issue I had, when clicking on your link, was it didn't seem to let me use your code & just sent me to their regular site...(probably my mistake somewhere along the line of registering), but I got the discount... Please forward this to Emma if you receive some money/additional sponsorship from them... As for your vlogs, loving them & can't wait to see the completion of 'Rambler' 🙂

[@bradleybolton3843]

Great job on the boat benny.

[@BenandEmily]

Thanks 😀

[@davidhudson5452]

Boat looking good ,good spot to wait on river

[@sparsh415]

Sorry to hear you guys weren`t well ,hope your both fully recovered now. My old lodger used to call lurgies "The Coughs and the Snots" .lol. Loving your videos each week x 🙂

[@heidimacarthur7205]

Great job on the solar panels. Your squash soup sure must have been spicy. I could feel the burn from here. Too bad about all the flooding. Have a good weekend. Cheers!

[@sharondowney1725]

Your doing great pulling 2 boats .and kindly let others go into the locks before you While Benny recoverd .ive been unwell with some flu type symptoms. Keep warm & cozy. ❤❤❤

[@johnraworth8019]

Interesting that you have spent so much time in Alrewas. My family came from there , I was brought up in Lichfield and I now live in the Northern Highlands . Love your videos and if you ever come up to the Highlands lets me know. I'm a keyboard player ! 😀 We love your videos ! ❤️

[@jessetadlock4818]

Spice it up, that's what I say! It will clear your head for sure! And the rain downpour it just what you need to find all the leaks. It just a way the good Lord tells you where to put some more BUTTER! Sealant, that is! Lovely Video My Friends!!! Lord, I'm from America and I'm starting to sound like and England Man! My Dream for sure!! LOL

[@yeoldfart8762]

That is a bunch of water. Would be fun to canoe over the fields. Water is all frozen here and white. Need to finishing scooping the driveway as it is suppose to snow again Monday. Stay dry.

[@WildernessGuyBC]

You two eating the spicy soup had me laughing pretty well! 😂

[@annwatrous1289]

Sorry Been moving for months. All settled in new home. We moved across the USA. I will catch up.

[@nickinman6025]

Hi to the three of you. I'm a retired tradesman and it's been great to watch both your confidence grow whilst creating not simple projects. Your doing great and I've thoroughly enjoyed keeping up with your missions. High five!

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

I hope you're feeling better. Nice video.

[@TentFever]

I don’t know if you folks have Amazon over there but you can get a fishing magnet. You can find them in many sizes that can lift a few pounds to hundreds of pounds. Not only can you retrieve your dropped chains but you can throw around where ever you Moore up and fish the bottom for stolen bikes stolen stuff from house robberies, ect, ect, I live in the USA I go magnet fishing off of bridges and find guns. Been doing this for about 8 years now fished out 47 discarded guns calling the police to turn them in. A few of them looking almost brand new. Still don’t know if they led to criminals or not. But yeah magnet fishing is fun and an awesome thing to do if your having a boring day.

[@richardfoster5851]

Brilliant 👏

[@sueharrison4725]

Aww you 2 make me howl. Love that soup!!! 😅😅

[@christopherbutler7588]

Great job well done 👏 😊

[@anniejones1839]

Benny you should make cooking videos pretty please ❤

[@_Tiamat_.]

💜💙💚

[@RootsLion]

21:06 ish... LOOOOVE d nessy on d wall by bed loool :) claas :)

[@paultomlinson528]

Lovely stuff again, you 3 always manage to remind us to slow down and appreciate whats around... life can drag you along all to easy if you let it

[@darrennorman1108]

Great video guys your doing a cracking job of the little boat

[@BenandEmily]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ernieb3626]

man Bennie I hope your feeling better.

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Hi Ben and Emily. Hope you’re feeling much better now. Storm Babet did cause quite a lot of flooding by us. I’m glad you weren’t on the river at that time. Great job with the solar panels and the tongue and groove panelling. Take care. Nick

[@cababness]

Hope you guys are now feeling better. It's easy to ' over chilli' if you don't know the strength of it! Thanks for the drone footage, it looks beautiful, though I know it's no fun if towpaths are flooded. Keep safe and warm guys! Love to you both and Alan! 😊

[@heather333]

That chili soup was hilarious🥵

[@davidmarshall4029]

hi guys, just watched the first episode of Great Canal Journeys on Yesterday. Just like to congratulate you on your boat driving skills as the first thing i watched was the old guy drive his boat into the canal wall. oops.