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The Master

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A lot has changed since I was last here about a year ago. Firstly I'm the only one here, makes a change from being full every time I've arrived.

The power situation is now quite different. With coin slots on the side of the Power box it is now $1 an hour.

The showers are still $2 for 3 minutes for hot water.  The water is still undrinkable. It's still a great stop over to rest for a night.



-- Edited by Happywanderer on Tuesday 3rd of March 2015 07:17:57 PM

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Happywanderer wrote:

The power situation is now quite different. With coin slots on the side of the Power box it is now $1 a minute.





I think it is $1 per hour not per minute.

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Bill B wrote:
Happywanderer wrote:

The power situation is now quite different. With coin slots on the side of the Power box it is now $1 a minute.

 



 Oops, can't blame that one on spellcheck, can I? Have edited.



I think it is $1 per hour not per minute.


 



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I think $1 per hour seems a little steep, but still, it would be enough to recharge the house batteries and all in all still a great stopover



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HiAce98 wrote:

it would be enough to recharge the house batteries


 If your batteries are well down you will spend more than an hour to recharge. If your battery is 110 Ah and your charger is a 20 A model (I think this would be about average) you would only get 15 to 18 A hours into your battery for each hour you use it when the charger is working flat out. Before your battery achieves 80% charge the charge current will commence to taper off. If you wish to charge your batteries more then add extra time for each Ah you wish to add. Recharging a battery is likely to take up to 5 hours or even more if you have flogged your battery.

If you do happen to completely flatten your battery then it will not accept the full output of the battery charger until you get a reasonable mount of charge in it, this could take an hour or two, add extra time. The initial charge could be as low as 1 or 2 A.



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PeterD wrote:
HiAce98 wrote:

it would be enough to recharge the house batteries


 If your batteries are well down you will spend more than an hour to recharge. If your battery is 110 Ah and your charger is a 20 A model (I think this would be about average) you would only get 15 to 18 A hours into your battery for each hour you use it when the charger is working flat out. Before your battery achieves 80% charge the charge current will commence to taper off. If you wish to charge your batteries more then add extra time for each Ah you wish to add. Recharging a battery is likely to take up to 5 hours or even more if you have flogged your battery.

If you do happen to completely flatten your battery then it will not accept the full output of the battery charger until you get a reasonable mount of charge in it, this could take an hour or two, add extra time. The initial charge could be as low as 1 or 2 A.


Yes well, my son fitted my van with a three stage 40 amp heavy duty charger and I also have solar panels so don't let the batteries get too low. Generally it takes 20 min max to go down to absorption charging and an hour and a half to go down to float. But it's not really necessary to continue past the time when it changes to absorption. Been using the system for 3 years now with no hassle. My son does boat electrical refits so I left it all up to him and have not had any reason to regret.



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How lucky to have a son like that :)

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TropicalRose wrote:

How lucky to have a son like that :)


Thank you. I do feel lucky in my son and his family. However I've observed something over the years about relationships between children and their parents. Generally speaking, barring unfortunate outside influences (ie drugs, hostile in-laws etc), it seems to me that if you gave your children your time (not money or things, just your time) when they were young then they will be more likely to give you their time when you are old. Demonstrating a "good work ethic" to your children is all very well, but if you actions send the message that your job, house, friends and hobbies are more important than doing stuff with the kids, then don't be surprised if they grow up to be like you!  



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As from tomorrow 1stMarch 2016 all facilities are closed for renovations. The builders temp fencing is in situ now with the front to be blocked off at 7am..
I'm presuming we will still be able to stay overnight as the have brought in 2 portable loos which are on the lawn next door.
There is a sign inside the ladies saying asbestos is in the building. This could mean the whole lot is being knocked down and a new block built.

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Marj at lest you have a choice to use or not use power , But the hot shower would be great .

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Spoke to the guys yesterday. Will all be done in a couple of days. Just replacing the insides. Worked at it all day yesterday. Looks to be most of it already done.

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