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The real costs, lessons and everyday realities of full time narrowboat living.
Sustainable Living
Lower impact living, efficient systems and practical ways to reduce waste afloat.
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Designing and optimising narrowboat solar, batteries and charging systems for real UK conditions.
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Reliable internet, 4G and 5G setups, antennas and working remotely from a boat.
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How Much Does It Cost to Live on a Narrowboat in the UK?
One of the first questions people ask when considering life afloat is simple. Is it cheaper? The honest answer is that narrowboat living in the UK can be cheaper than a house, but it depends entirely on how you live and where you moor. We were recently featured in Metro discussing whether narrowboat living really…
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MPPT Settings Explained for Narrowboats: Get the Most from Your Solar
Your solar panels might be perfect. Your battery bank might be well sized. But if your MPPT settings are wrong, your system will never perform properly. The solar charge controller is the brain of your narrowboat power system. It decides how and when your batteries are charged. Poor settings can shorten battery life, reduce usable…
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Series vs Parallel Solar on a Narrowboat: What Actually Works?
If you are installing more than one solar panel on a narrowboat, you will quickly face a technical decision. Should you wire them in series or parallel? There is a lot of confusion around this topic. Some say series is always better. Others insist parallel is safer. The reality is more nuanced. This guide explains…