483. Laying cable for 12v LIGHTING

This will be one of a few first fix electrics videos for this boat. In this video I create the wiring looms for all the sections of the boat and the tails for all the 12v internal ceiling lights

#12v #wiring #marine

[anthonywillis]

I have been with you from the beginning of your boat journey so it is almost impossible to add any more complimentary comments at this stage. I will buy you a coffee instead 😊☕☕

[Narrowboat.and.offgrid.living]

Was going past on train yesterday and glanced out the window to see slo patrol on the cut made me smile

[gerardosullivan]

A good diary with diagrams of wiring etc keep the mind clear for jobs to do. Good work.

[ProjectNarrowboat]

I thought you'd cracked on a pace there for a minute - till I realised it was Marlons mock up! Good to see the electrics going in.

[mandycoleman]

Another fine episode of James can fix this !! Can’t wait for the wiring to be over and have the boat with rooms ! Love this channel! X

[theemporersnewclothes]

As always your videos are proof positive prior planning pays dividends.

[annjarvis]

Well done on the wiring James carnt wait for some structure glad you getting the heat in its really cold already tc the oldies 👍👍🤗

[sourcessay]

Aluminium can bend as a heat shield, using air gaps of course. I dont know I'm not a fire-ologist.

[Elle-krod]

So many elements to think through, and keep in mind. Is there something already fluted/channeled/corrugated that could be used behind the stove I wonder. Good to see the mockup that Marlon created; you were right that the curve creates a welcoming entry.

[jessgibson]

Wow! The complications really start with the wiring, don't they?!! Hell of a lot to hold in mind as you go.

[lorencolt]

foundry insulation blanket for your stove backing or maybe Rockwool. I have used both with a foundry cement mix on lime furnace feed heads and small metal foundries for smelting gold. I know you can buy it in small rolls for the blanket and 10-20 lbs buckets of foundry cement you mix yourself in any shape you need or want.

[PK_Blinder]

Always use 12v Planet for all my stuff. Great company and spot on with delivery 👌

[bradzoeclensy]

Hi James, great job so far. I would avoid putting lights directly above the hatches as they will be a magnet for all sorts of flying bugs inside and out. Look forward to seeing it take shape. Regards Brad.

[leejentaylor]

haven't watched for a while...it is looking good, much bigger that sloe, will be a very nice home hey

[RetireMentalityChallenged]

You might be able to take a cardboard template to a stone yard and get them to cut the shape from an off cut of counter top marble or granite and just use the slab of stone as your plinth.

[GrahamWest-kn]

Have you thought of using wireless switches? Can then position where you want when walls built

[DIYGUY--]

Hi James, just an observation, the lights over the windows could attract insects at night and are the lights dimmable?

[DaveAppleton]

Hi james. Ring the company you have installing the heater, tell them about the curved wall and someone there will probably be able to help you with a solution.

[TillerQueen]

Arctic Blue should be ok although it can interact with some spray/insulation foams and is intended for light-duty use. A really good local marine electrician recommended I use H07 RNF as it's BS 7919 rather than Arctic Blue cables which conform to BS 6500 and intended for for light duty applications (temporary wiring etc). I'm sure it'll be absolutely fine but I'm now using H07 RNF in my boat because I'm fitting out now and have the chance to do it and I'd really recommend H07 RNF because it's a lot more appropriate for permanent wiring. As I say, I'm sure it'll be fine but just wanted to pass that on anyway.

[VictorVictor-hqui]

Straight, square carcasses and curved worktops are much easier to build.