Rhyddid - live the questions now

Started the wiring

I have made a start with the wiring. After a look round I went with black nickel fittings from Wickes. They go with the cooker well and the quality is okay. Best of all I walk past the shop on the way home! The distribution boards should arrive from Energy Solutions today and I have ordered the toilet from MJ Leisure (if you visit them you get a certificate error, it's safe to visit it's just expired).

Complete change tonight, I'm off to the MM&M UG meeting to hear Mr Mobile himself Jason Langridge. If you are into mobile devices a talk not to be missed.

Running water

Excellent progress this weekend. Running water inside the boat, rather than the Thames outside! As can be seen in the pictures I have a temporary worktop as the top from B&Q will be up to 7 weeks but this means the taps can be connected up and the sink fixed in place with the drain down to the pump. The pump works okay, but pulling the plug on a full sink of water did result in a leak from the pump lid, so some more sealant will need applying to the lid joint. The main water tank has been filled, and sterilised, and the small leak around the main pump outlet fixed. The immersion heater leaked slightly as well, but this appears to be fixed. So the plan is to get on with the bathroom and then all the walls are up and the rooms in place.

I've started the kitchen!!

I know it's been a while since I have posted, a combination of only small jobs being done on Rhyddid and my OU course. Well the kitchen was delivered by B&Q yesterday and with the kind help of James from work we got it to the Island and I made a start. The original plan was a kitchen from their Sheringham range, but the delivery was hopeless, so with the assistance of very helpful B&Q staff I have gone for Cherry Modern. Anyway two base units built last night so more tomorrow.
Tonight I am off to see Return to the Forbidden Planet at Reading Progress Theatre. I work with the tech crew and the director so you should go really.

Making progress

Another good day on Rhyddid. I have re fixed the battens around the kitchen hatch and then re fixed the lining. You can't see the difference inside but I know it is stronger. The ceiling panel around the roof hatch was sagging badly so I have fixed that by screwing a batten between the roof and lining. It has worked a lot better than I expected. The lining around the back door is finished and the sides of the shelves by the back door are in place. So a good day but work tomorrow and Monday evening must be OU as I have an essay to plan.