Shortages Permanent

[Blue Hills]

There were two taps for public use but when tourism became big business they were abused by not being turned off after use

surely easily solved by having a push-button tap?

 

[biggs682]

We are seeing shortages in basic engine filter components which is crazy .
When I asked one of our suppliers he asked why didn't we have any safety stock so I replied we had some but due to his company's delay in supply we had run that dry and were now sourcing from an other supplier .

 

[oldwheels]

surely easily solved by having a push-button tap?

You cannot wash down a boat hull for example with a push button. They were originally not meant for public drinking water supply.

 

[oldwheels]

Good to know

It should be noted that particularly at small slipways they are very often hidden from view and may take a little time to locate. I found this particularly in the Western Isles.

 

[PaulSB]

On the water tap thing more and more cafes up here are installing outside water taps. It works brilliantly both from the cyclist's and cafe's view. We visit several even on their closed days just to pick up water - excellent for the cafe as it keeps them in our mind for food stops.

 

[cougie uk]

There's an excellent network of businesses happy to refill water bottles for you. Just look on the Refill app or website.

I agree bottled water is ridiculous in the UK but I'm not framing our shortages as a good thing...

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

When I was young every park had a water fountain
you pressed a button and a little fountain of water came up from a hole and you just put your mouth there and had a drink
not sure how hygienic it was but no-one seemed to care

Canals also have water points - at least some of them are just a tap anyone can use - not sure if others need a key???
any canal boat people on here able to say?

 

[cougie uk]

When I was young every park had a water fountain
you pressed a button and a little fountain of water came up from a hole and you just put your mouth there and had a drink
not sure how hygienic it was but no-one seemed to care

Canals also have water points - at least some of them are just a tap anyone can use - not sure if others need a key???
any canal boat people on here able to say?

The waterpoints I've used on canals need a key to stop casual vandalism.
Most church yards will have a tap for watering the flowers.

 

[Blue Hills]

The waterpoints I've used on canals need a key to stop casual vandalism.
Most church yards will have a tap for watering the flowers.

I did buy a key off the internet but unfortunately have forgotten which of my many keys lying around it is.
So I may be seen in the future rather suspiciously trying lots of keys.
I seem to be having bad luck of late with churches - some seem to hide their taps very well.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

The graveyeard where my Mum is buried have disconnect all the water taps to save money

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Just looked on the CRT website about water point keys and found this

Did you know you can buy pump out cards, Canal & River Trust keys, handcuff keys and more at your local Trust office?



The canal boating is more 'adventurous' than I thought

 

[Punkawallah]

Scottish water have installed water refill points in a variety of places for public use. There is a map somewhere but don’t have it handy to post up.

I usually find a ‘native’ and ask nicely - never had a refusal.

 

[ClichéGuevara]

Another option is to acquire a radar key.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Just looked on the CRT website about water point keys and found this

Did you know you can buy pump out cards, Canal & River Trust keys, handcuff keys and more at your local Trust office?



The canal boating is more 'adventurous' than I thought

….look our for the ones with Pampas grass on them….

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

….look our for the ones with Pampas grass on them….

Had to look that one up



I am soooo innocent sometimes

so now I'm wondering about the people up the road - and how to bring the subject up in a subtle and non committal manner