Can I heat my Hot Water with a battery on my Narrowboat?

[@patrickh7368]

I bought one of those Air Fryer’s with your discount code… awesome, not had the oven or hob on since plugging it in 😳 thank you… 😊

[@wellbeingonwater]

That is awesome! 🤩

[@philelliott5327]

For less money you could have an upgraded solar system and lithium battery set up installed that would out perform it by a mile and add value and practically to a boat. It does have a lot of flashing lights and a reassuringly high price tag so people will still buy it.

[@cycledelic44]

True, but the portability is a big plus. Also this can be charged in the car and home if the sunshine isnt constant.

[@philelliott5327]

Can't imagine lugging it home to charge it, plus I don't have a house, or a car. I live on a boat.😂 The tiny alternator on modern cars would take many hours of driving to charge this up, so hardly a green alternative. The reality is if you live on a boat full time you use a minimum of power and buy the best solar set up. Engine heats the water as you cruise and charges the batteries as a byproduct of cruising, nearest thing to free energy you will ever get.

[@ajw1467]

dont forget she got it all for nothing But im guessing shes so dumb and forgets gifts are taxable by hmrc

[@ppo2424]

No, you couldn't.

[@flybywire5866]

@@cycledelic44 These boxes are heavy. Portability is more a theoretical option.

[@unusualaquariumecosystems5805]

I'm glad you are into eco-friendly approaches, if you liked BBQ in the past, go look up Solar Ovens, they take sunlight and pass it through a lens, not particularly big, but it concentrates the light on a nice sunny day to a point at which you can cook on.

[@BubbaZanetti-p7w]

You would have less hassle and a better system by upgrading your boats electrical energy system.

[@russellsimson6424]

I have two of these unit, use the during the hurricane season here in Florida 🎉

[@gonzo_the_great1675]

Might be a useful power store, but that's all it is, a store. Once it's empty, you are back to having to run the engine to charge it. Or find some shore power. So it's still a zero sum game. Narrow boats would be better with a large alternator on the engine that is matched the engine's most efficient power output. So many kW worth. Then charge lithium batteries at a high rate. Still using the main engine as the primary power source, but in a fuel efficient way and for the shortest possible time. Though narrow boat technology is mostly 50years behind the curve. So just using a quiet honda suitcase generator to charge is probably the more accessible route.

[@flybywire5866]

To raise the temperature of 1 litre of water by 1C, you need 1.16Wh. So if you want to heat lets say 25 litres of shower water from 15C to 38C you need 25 x 23 (38-15) x 1.16 = 667Wh, no losses included. A heat pump water boiler, we use Ariston Lydos Hybrid 80 litre, needs about 2/3 to 1/2 of that. If you have the space for it, I would go for it. Halving the power demand for hot water is something. Especially if the engine is not running. I have a bluetti AC200P, it was installed in the garden with three 270W modules to gain experience with solar power. If the AC output is switched on, without any load, it consumes 2.5%/h of the 2kWh battery. So by just switching it on, it drains its battery by 60%/24h. That was in the end the limiting factor to its usefulness. The AC200P is limited to 700W charging, but only if the device is cool, at 35C it is about 1/2 of that. I never got it beyond 500W charging. During the 3.5 months I used it, it delivered 150 kWh, about 1.4 kWh/d. I built a Victron solar power system for our house, 23 kWp with a 30 kWh battery. The efficiency of these components is on a whole another level compared with these all in one boxes. They are good for camping. Or in case of a blackout for a limited time. For a permanent solar power solution, if the space for solar modules is limited, they are just too inefficient. Let's not even talk about the price tag of these boxes. I used mine to experiment with solar power, which led to our Victron system. There is a reason why so many use Victron, there really is. The bluetti is now used for camping, where it works well.

[@thegregdavieschannel]

Funnily enough I've spent this evening running some design calculations. Using a domestic condenser boiler hooked up the engine's exhaust and also diverting the engine coolant into a central heating system the fuel cost per kwh of heat is about the same as a mains gas boiler in a house. I'm looking at a large dumb barge that's big enough to have an engineering machine shop. So I could also run a 3 phase alternator for the machine tools.

[@Urge38]

It is worth pointing out, lifepo4 batties suffer damage if used below 5 deg, not much good on canal boat in the winter

[@andrewnorris5415]

Can use them between -20°C to 60°C and charge them between 5°C-45°C. Inside the boat where they are stored, it's going to be above 5C when charge them! This batteries also have a massive cycle life, between 2500-3500 cycles, which is amazing. Should last forever. I am pretty sure this unit has a temp sensor to protect the battery from any damage, but like I said, it's unlikely. Maybe if you are out for a while and it gets cold in the boat. But in general use it will work great.

[@bobbieboothroyd8531]

It's nice to see you and Shanty looked nice and Relaxed

[@marklomas5584]

Glad you pronounced the name for us. I’m dyslexic and thought it said blue tit. I guessed it was something to do with cold showers. 😊

[@chrisfs150]

Im loving the way a lot of these battery units use a nonsensical value for their capacity hence removing any ability to compare them to actual real values of power and capacity in any relatable form A 4,812.8Wh battery? Really? So how much is that in ahr ? 3? 7? 2000? No one knows... its totally meaningless but sounds good...

[@philallen7626]

Watts = Volts x Amps. So 4812Wh is 401Ah at 12V or 200.5Ah at 24V, or 20.9Ah at 230V.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Well each time I use it for something, I know how much power it uses. Gotta try these things to know, hence using people like me to demonstrate the useage…

[@mazdaram226]

You definitely need those Airfryer paper liners , no more washing up , a 100 for £2.20 on Temu … great video

[@petesmith2234]

Nice ad, but it’s not doing anything which adding more batteries to your battery bank and adding another solar panel wouldn’t achieve at much lower cost and which would also save the inconvenience of plugging appliances into a separate device which is also taking up space. They have their uses, we have three Jackery equivalents at work, which are great for temporary power in the middle of nowhere, but using one as an alternative to your boats batteries/inverter just says your boat’s power system needs sorting. In that scenario, it’s just a sticking plaster, not a solution.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Have you got a power bank with a great solar set up? If yes you’ve tried it, awesome. Good to try something and decide you don’t like it 👍 if no, then assumptions are foolish because you limit yourself to a possible win in life. But hey, we’re all doing our best with the resources we have. No judgements from me

[@petesmith2234]

They are a great product, don’t get me wrong. We have a number of similar units at work which we use for testing temporary CCTV systems and other security equipment at outdoor events long before the generators for the more remote areas are hired in and they’re absolutely brilliant. We did have a solar kit on the first one we bought, but it wouldn’t really power anything of substance on a continuous basis and took ages to charge from dead. Inevitably it got left unattended to charge and the panels were stolen. Unless you’re going to go to all the faff of bringing them in overnight or when you leave the boat, you’ll have the same problem. You could fix them down, but then you may as well just get another panel for the existing system and fix that down. They are good units in the right application. I was just making the point that if I had the money to buy one, I’d spend it on upgrading the existing system instead.

[@ajw1467]

only saying that because she got for nothing im betting she wouldnt have paid for it

[@ppo2424]

​@@petesmith2234Yeah but this system is flexible, I've seen her use it off boat for a few things. I've seen another chap in a camper spend thousands on his system and said the power station did all he'd done, with all the time and effort, with no hassle at all.

[@flybywire5866]

@@ppo2424 These boxes are quite heavy. Great for popping a disc in your spine.

[@paulpaul9914]

I think it takes about half of the capacity of a hefty 12 volt 200 amp hour battery to heat enough water from cold for a 3 minute shower give or take.

[@flybywire5866]

12V x 100A = 1200W. 1 litre of water needs 1.16Wh for +1K. If your water is at 15C, heating it up to 38C, 1200W is enough for 45 litres. 45l x 23K (38C-15C) x 1.16Wh = 1200Wh, no losses included.

[@MrPeerBonnemann]

Hello, nice program you are making, here in Denmark it is not possible to acquire Bluetti. My wife and I have tried to book a trip with your fine "ship", it has been a dream for both of us for many years

[@wellbeingonwater]

I hope you make it over here someday!

[@ianhunter2847]

I would add that there are still an awful lot of boaters out there with mixes of batteries. Using a complete system like the one shown should enable units to be changed out as required without adverse effect. Be mindful that older batteries can display different discharge characteristics etc. One charge of the engine to bring the batteries on power will enable lots of different loads and items to be run for quite a while before the next charge. No more turning the engine on and off willy nilley. This will reduce MTBB considerablely and save a small amount of fuel also.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Yeah everyone has a different set up

[@laurensmith485]

Great ad👍🏼ignore the negative comments,some people got too much time on their hands

[@Martyn2021]

Well that's how technology should be sold, here it is, here's how it can evolve and this is what you can do with it. Nice and simple

[@wellbeingonwater]

Thanks for the positive comment! A breath of fresh air! I like fresh air

[@petekeightley2973]

Yes! May is back! We need more videos of canal life.

[@wellbeingonwater]

More coming!

[@patarnold1020]

Cant see how to enter your competition?

[@wellbeingonwater]

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[@wellbeingonwater]

Click this link! Good luck!

[@myokomountainlodge8927]

Wow, They are beating you up! There are always alternatives for every occasion, Hang in there girl, lots of us like this sort of stuff to play with and given that you plan to sell the boat, what would be the point of upgrading, Jounery well

[@ajw1467]

brown noser

[@ppo2424]

​Virus. @@ajw1467

[@pkgoldopalhunting]

you still need to charge this unit the same as you need to charge your house batteries on boat dont see the point of the bluetti

[@wellbeingonwater]

I use solar, it’s great! Don’t knock it till you tried it!

[@PinkLittleElephant]

​@@wellbeingonwater But the point was that solar charging in winter is slow and unreliable

[@garytin12]

​​@@wellbeingonwaterwhat is there to try its a battery with gadgets as you already know stop defending the undefendable

[@pkgoldopalhunting]

@@wellbeingonwater i dont need to try it thats what i say its no different than a battery in a box with power plugs and usb plugs i not nocking it i just saying whay should i try it when i or we can see what it is lithium batter with attached accessories in a fancy case

[@flybywire5866]

@@pkgoldopalhunting It is a battery, a battery management system, MPPT charging circuit for solar and mains charging, and an AC inverter, also DC-DC converter in one box. It's a compact energy storage system.

[@clivebuckland6902]

Well done May. It’s a a great piece of kit and worth highlighting the performance produced by it. The value for money is there to be seen and gives people a choice as to whether it would suit their needs.

[@cycledelic44]

Chips for the win.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Yipeee

[@Georgyb63]

I loved the slightly cheeky shower bit 🤓

[@wellbeingonwater]

Woop

[@imagineink539]

Why are you heating hot water?🤔

[@wellbeingonwater]

Because I like hot showers

[@imagineink539]

@@wellbeingonwater Yes, I get that. I was just being a pedantic smart a**. "Heating hot water" ? Love your stuff.

[@mayhemmayo]

THANK YOU MAY. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@garytin12]

Not really very factual you could achieve the same with extra Lithium battery and solar panel. As you say the sun is getting lower so how do you intend to charge the overrated power station. You will of course use carbon fuels. But then again it was given free hence the glowing review.

[@ppo2424]

A lot of people rate power stations, especially this brand, but obviously you're an expert.

[@Torsee]

There never was a more vivacious ad!

[@wellbeingonwater]

I took on the creative challenge !

[@lewisbale1]

Bluetti products are awesome, I have them as well.

[@wksmartypants]

Auckland New Zealand!!......whats up May

[@wellbeingonwater]

Woo! Hey there

[@coldspring624]

I am not sold on carbon and battery.

[@kookykook3953]

I really don't come to KZbin to watch ads.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Don’t come to KZbin then 🤷‍♀️ they are on every video

[@002tempest]

Nice present for you £2500 pounds worth

[@petesmith2234]

£300-400 would buy another solar panel and another battery for the boat and achieve the same result without taking up extra space and without the inconvenience of having to plug into a different power source. Great units for use in the middle of nowhere, I use them myself for just that at work, but just a sticking plaster for an inadequate power system on a boat.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Bit steep there pal!

[@garytin12]

Not really very factual you could achieve the same with extra Lithium battery and solar panel. As you say the sun is getting lower so how do you intend to charge the overrated power station. You will of course use carbon fuels. But then again it was given free hence the glowing review.

[@endeavour2968]

Why don’t you just plug your shore power socket direct to the Bluetti power bank then all your sockets and immersion work without having to move the power bank

[@adrenalinjunky3197]

Yeeehaaaaa First again!!!!

[@wellbeingonwater]

Haha you’re crazy

[@adrenalinjunky3197]

@@wellbeingonwater certifiably so…..! Ha ha 🤣

[@dorotheekurz8451]

Huhu May🙋‍♀️, wer ist der Hund 🐶? Ist es deiner und wie heißt er? Liebe Grüße 😍

[@wellbeingonwater]

He is back with his owners now 😀

[@iainmccree6270]

power yay

[@wellbeingonwater]

Woo

[@daviniusb6798]

Why can't you just make every ad out there? It's SO much nicer with your voice and sillyness, and whether I need offgrid power or not, now I want it from Bluetti and only from them.

[@wellbeingonwater]

Aww thanks so much! Really appreciate that you enjoyed this!

[@mrunning10]

@8:00 of course George INSPECTED that olde wood for embedded nails? Crack On!

[@ktrusswell3296]

How good are the simple things in life, just to have power and a cheeky shower shot 🫣 followed by chips better in bread with brown sauce and did you add a bit a vodka to your carrot juice 😂 stay safe and keep washing 💟