The pump was not delivered to the chandlery on Thursday due to a communication blip as a result of a lost mobile message. Phil, from Wharf House Chandlery, saved the day by ordering a pump to arrive on Friday by special delivery. It arrived on cue and was fitted by Justin of JG Marine Services.
Saturday, after 3 frustating days we then left the Nelson pound at Braunston and headed south. Guess what? On reaching Napton on the Hill bottom lock the new pump started to play up and we thought “what a balls up,” we rang Justin for advise and requested a quick visit to sort us out. It turned out that Justin was in Stafford for the weekend and wasn’t available until Monday lunchtime. He suggested we try increasing the pressure in the accumulator by a few pounds at a time until it worked. Though there is a delay when water is requested it now seems to work and we have decided to test it over the next 24 hours.
Presently moored above a very windy Napton top lock – aiming for Cropedy tomorrow.
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