November

Been catching up with a number of jobs over the last few weekends, the Kitchen has power now and is about 95% finished, just need to get some more copper sheet and I'll be about done. I've also been spending some time on the engine 'tinkering'. One thing I've done is add some piping and a valve so that the cooling water is re-circulated to help it warm up. The engine is raw water cooled, so normally the water goes round the engine and over the side. With the river temperature being about 7 degrees currently, the engine doesn't get very warm. This new piping feeds the water back to the pump so it keeps going round until it gets hot. The valve can then be partially closed to achieve a blend of hot and cold. A bit like a 1930s version of a thermostatic shower tap.

Kept me quiet for an afternoon anyway.

Probably of more interest is part 30 by Mary, here.