Feelin' the pressure - Choosing the right jet washer
Will Attfield Will Attfield

Feelin' the pressure - Choosing the right jet washer

When it comes to cleaning literally hundreds of square feet of canal boat, a pressure washer (aka jet washer) can deliver impressive results while making light work of an otherwise arduous job – but where to begin?

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From coconuts to dehumidifiers – the subtle art of staying dry this winter
Will Attfield Will Attfield

From coconuts to dehumidifiers – the subtle art of staying dry this winter

If you want a shot at keeping your boat moisture free through the long winter months, your best bet is a desiccant humidifier. With an effective operating temperature range of ~1°C to ~40°C, and capable of extracting as much as 10 litres per day, they massively outperform comparably priced compressor dehumidifiers, with running costs on a par. And to top that, they also heat the air that passes through them as a bi-product of the desiccation process – so cold damp air in, warm dry air out – for as little as 18p per hour. Not a silver bullet, but an essential bit of winter kit!!  

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