In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Steve Haywood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes >It happened to us a year or two back when the cause seemed to be swelling on >the 'asbestos' rope that sealed the door. It should be evident if it's >preventing the door closing, and easy to replace if it is. In my experience >the biggest problem with occasionally used Squirrels is condensation. After >15 years of occasional use ours is pretty well on its last legs despite >regular maintenance. I was surprised it passed its BSS last year and was >quite prepared to scrap it.
Having had a good ferret around in the Squirrel over the weekend, I think you're right. The seal on the hinge side seems to be encrusted with corrosion product and is as hard as a very hard thing. Have attacked it and the door now closes more easily. It's seal replacement time! Wassail! -- Martin E Phillips http://www.g4cio.demon.co.uk Homebrewing, black pudding, boats, morris dancing, ham radio and more! The Gloucester-Sharpness canal web page http://www.glos-sharpness.org.uk
