Living on a Narrowboat and installing a washing machine - Off grid living

[@1dkappe]

Good to see you back.

[@Lynette21122431]

Excellent update, y’all. I cannot tell you how much I wanted that hose to go where it needed to go and not leak. Hooray at that result! In the near future, I’m praying that you will have been able to cut up the oak(s) and will have filled up all your wood storage spots with great success! I especially appreciate your message at the end of each episode, where are you speak directly to each of us about your approach to dealing with life, always with great encouragement in your bearing and your voice. Thank you. Happy that Shell’s negative!

[@ChrisandShell]

Thanks Lynette that was genuine joy things worked out!!! We will get that oak sorted, thanks for your support and encouragement xxx

[@beematthews7182]

As the A team used to say, " love it when a plan comes together." Can't beat having freshly laundered pantaloons on demand! Happy New Year to you both

[@ChrisandShell]

Thanks Bee, it definitely has made a huge difference!!!! Xxx

[@theoddjobcentre6686]

@@ChrisandShell as long as transit bolts were removed all good to go haha

[@stevecooney1361]

Love the update. Glad your on the mend ❤

[@ChrisandShell]

Thanks Steve, happy New year friend xxx

[@richcolgate8929]

Hey bud,, all looking good over there, nicely organised,… Well done Love ya vlogs, glad to c u both happy 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ChrisandShell]

Thanks Rich, we are on the up…. Xxx

[@michaelshuman3319]

So good to see that things are going rather well for you two . Watch Well Deck Diaries ; "narrowboat washing machine woes solved with a Power Oak power station" . You might want to think about investing in one of those . STAY SAFE

[@ChrisandShell]

Thanks Michael, will have a looksee 🙏👌🏴‍☠️

[@philrusling4617]

Made us smile that you are both so excited at having a washing machine. Mind you, things we take for granted at home! Well done both and pleased all is well 😊👍🏻😘

[@ChrisandShell]

Thanks Phil, it’s the small things!!!! Hope you’ve had a great New Year xxx

[@philrusling4617]

@@ChrisandShell so far so good for Wendy & myself. We have good health so far and work is a little stressful but OK. Can’t wait to take the old VW T25 to more canal side visits 😊👍🏻 Stay well and much love…

[@Roo-s_Life]

Congratulations on the washing machine 😁 Great to see your mojos back 💚 Might be pigeons chomping on your veg?!? 🤷‍♀️ If you can get hold of some netting that will stop them xx

[@ChrisandShell]

Thanks Roo, Yes we are looking at a few different ways to keep the veggies safe!!!! The washing machine is wonderful!!!!! Xxx

[@kellinigh2398]

Love hearing Love Yourself. Have a great week.

[@ChrisandShell]

Make sure you do Kelli. ❤️💚😊🏴‍☠️

[@mignondaymond7038]

40 minute wash, that is fantastic! Happy New Year to you both. 💓

[@ChrisandShell]

Mignon, it’s 14 minutes!!!!! And works great!! Happy New Year to you and yours…. Xxx

[@philipizzard2584]

I always imagine a washing machine to heavy for the boat but well done in getting it onboard, hope you both feeling better and happy new year 🥳 xx

[@ChrisandShell]

Yes we are thank you Philip, trying to keep on top of jobs and not allow things to build up….. Hope you are well? Xxx

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video on put your washing machine in on the cut thanks lee

[@pcsb]

HNY guys. Re the crops getting eaten, you can use netting to protect them. A bit of HEP2 water pipe makes a great frame, easy to use too and lasts forever! The netting can be used year in, year out too. Congrats on the washing machine too.

[@ChrisandShell]

Thanks Paul, the herbs haven’t been eaten so we are ok at the moment….. will look at some protection soon 👌🏴‍☠️😊

[@dizzylizzysunflower]

Operation clean pants is a success 😃👍

[@ChrisandShell]

Hell yeah!!!!!! 😊🩲😊😂🏴‍☠️

[@dizzylizzysunflower]

@@ChrisandShell haha love it!

[@marilynpease8782]

When you were getting the washer on board and had your foot on the ropes, I held my breath for fear you would fall in. Good job well done and a pleasure to see you both. Happy New Year!

[@ChrisandShell]

It was a bit shaky!!!!! Happy New Year to you too Marilyn xxx

[@suee6835]

Morning Chris and Shell. I really don't know how you have managed without a washing machine it will save you lots of money......All the best for 2022.

[@ChrisandShell]

Neither do we Sue, it’s a huge leap in comfort…. Xxx

[@wsatnutter9674]

happy new year guys

[@ChrisandShell]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Hope you’ve had a great one xxx

[@janecox4173]

Omg so jealous . I have trad so should be able to do it xx

[@ChrisandShell]

It’s been a game changer, if you can Jane DO IT!!! Xxx

[@MrLindegger]

Good to see you back on the water. Tell me did you have a flotation device on the washing machine, just in case, during loading?

[@ChrisandShell]

Pure faith kept it out of the water Rob, faith in my beautiful wife, although she had her doubts!!!! 😅🙏😬😊

[@bigKDL]

We just changed our washer unfortunately I fitted the original washer as the very first thing in my boat 16YRS AGO then built cupboards and walls around it making it very difficult to remove(I took it apart and took the bits out one at a time) the new one I got in by only having to remove the door and lid.we went for a Hoover machine the same as your one (candy and Hoover are one company)only the Hoover version is lower wattage

[@ChrisandShell]

Ahhh that’s a bloody good life span for a washer! Always good to have a check on things if you have to remove anything… it’s been a total game changer for us…. 👌🏴‍☠️😊

[@christinegibbins6105]

Hello you two, good news about the washing machine. When hubby and i first got together we lived in an ancient mobile home, no hot water, now 47 yrs later I still love hot water coming from a tap. Chuffed your feeling more on top of things, a KZbinr I follow gets his subscribers to #AnswerAsAPercent this encourages followers who post a low % to have a chat about what is wrong. Take care abd appreciate your kind thoughts. xx

[@ChrisandShell]

That’s a lovely idea Christine. With regard to hot water, I do think you never really appreciate ‘mod cons’ until you have to live without them, and then you always have an appreciation. Xxx

[@robtheplod]

Great job! One quick question with connecting your washing machine up - is it a single input for water and if so have you connected to the hot or cold? Does the machine heat at all or have you disabled it? thanks!!!

[@ChrisandShell]

Hey, yes only a single input, and it’s cold. And yes it heats. Unless we are on long trips, we are only using the washing machine when we have the engine running and the 14 minute cycle. You’re welcome ☺️

[@michaelsiggers4109]

Hi. Thank you for the video. I'm in the process of replacing the washing machine on the boat i just bought and want to install its own dedicated skin fitting. The previous owner had it connected to sink which made the sink fill up when the washing machine drained. Not good, hence why I want to install a new skin fitting. Can i ask what diameter skin fitting you installed, and also the height of the skin fitting in relation to the washing machine? Thank you. Mike

[@ChrisandShell]

Hey Michael, Unfortunately not much help with this query unfortunately, as we were lucky and the skin fitting was already in situ. On our install it could have done with probably being 4” higher and the width of the washer to the left. The best advice I can give is configure it to the washer you are going to use. And then the skin fitting should be of a size to securely attach your outflow. Does that make sense? Good luck with it. It’s a game changer for sure x

[@michaelsiggers4109]

@ChrisandShell Hey, thank you for the reply. Much appreciated. Planning on replacing the washing machine left by the previous owner. Its old and plumbed in incorrectly. Tried it and it sounded like a bag of spanners. There is a skin fitting behind it, but wanting to fit one which is easily accessible so I can keep an eye on it. Looking forward to getting the new machine so much. Skin fitting picked up this afternoon so now to to get the old machine out 🤔 Should be fun.

[@melanie1171]

hi just watched this vid , we want fit a washing machine on our narrowboat , how are you powering it , and what make and model is it cheers

[@ChrisandShell]

Hello 👋 Our washer is a Candy Smart touch 9kg. We have a generator on the engine that runs in conjunction with the alternator, so we only use the washer when the engines running, moving or not. We also only use it when we are at a water point of heading toward one as our water tank isn’t the largest. We picked this one primarily because it fit through the stern doors, but also because it has quick washes, the shortest being 15 minutes which is great for sports stuff, light wear items. We have run it off our Jenny on our mooring, and so far it’s been ace. Hope this helps? Xxx

[@borderreiver3288]

what is to stop someone nicking your wood etc....or are other boaters there????

[@ChrisandShell]

It’s a very close community, and you have to travel 3/4 mile on a private road to get near us. I don’t want to tempt fate, but we are pretty secure. Good question though…. 😊

[@DEmma1972]

Roughly what sort of price ranges are farmer moorings?

[@ChrisandShell]

Not sure about others but we pay a little over £1000 a year….

[@nicolawade5844]

hello could you tell me what candy brand the wm is please

[@ChrisandShell]

Hi Nicola sorry for the late reply, we’ve had no signal where we’ve been in the lakes. It’s a Candy CS149TBBE_BK Washing Machine in Black, hope that helps xxx

[@jeffrichmond-bate2573]

how do power your washing machine

[@ChrisandShell]

Engine running or generator when moving or we need to heat some water…. 👍

[@jeffrichmond-bate2573]

@@ChrisandShell thank you much appreciated

[@rexgeorg7324]

life changing .. nice white overalls WHY ??? ( 😣 you should ask your employer)

[@ChrisandShell]

We’ve tried….. 😔