Aquafan
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You close the gates as many locks have a pedestrian right of way over the gates
Leaving locks when on self-service
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No Regrets
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Mushroom.
May I respectfully suggest I will take the EA's advice when they take mine?
I'm not going to faff around emptying locks which may well end up causing somebody else more aggro too. Gates get closed, I leave. Anybody who doesn't like it can get stuffed.
Perhaps you would like to actually post something useful...
May I respectfully suggest I will take the EA's advice when they take mine?
I'm not going to faff around emptying locks which may well end up causing somebody else more aggro too. Gates get closed, I leave. Anybody who doesn't like it can get stuffed.
Perhaps you would like to actually post something useful...
Momac
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I googled your quote and found the EA do say that about the Thames locks. But they do not tell you to open the paddes at both ends. I am sure they intend the paddles to be left up only on the gates at your exit from the lock.
On the other hand - other google searchaes such as the IWA advise leaving gates and paddles closed.
Alpha22
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Exactly the EA (Anglian) policy on the Gt Ouse waterways. (Where almost all locks are self service)
Leave the lock as you leave it, just drop the paddles. 50:50 chance you may be doing the next boat a favour. Sometimes you win, sometimes you loose.
Riverleak
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After reading the comments on this thread I thought I would try and find a definitive answer from those that really know, the Lock keepers, I have had responses from five different keepers all over the river Thames and the answer has been the same by all, the lock should be left emptying of water with both sets of gates closed, it is permissible to leave the lower sluices opened. I further inquired as to why and the response was more or less the same by all, firstly there is a right of way over the lock gates for pedestrian use, secondly it reduces algale build up in the step wells therefore reducing the risk to slipping for those that need or wish to use them. Thirdly it reduces mud deposits on the lock walls and lock gates so helps to keep boats and users from getting covered in deposits from the river. Fourthly it helps reduce wear and tear/rot in the gates thus reducing the need for more frequent repair, so reduces cost on EA's budgets for repair works leaving money to be spent on other improvements to the river. I am still awaiting a few more responses if and when I recieve them ,there's any more reasons I'll add them to his thread.
No Regrets
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How about cleaning the locks to reduce algae build up?
Instead of us having to use filthy locks all the time?
Nope. Still not interested....
Instead of us having to use filthy locks all the time?
Nope. Still not interested....
Brayman
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You presumably don't remember the times when they did that (without their space suits on!)
No Regrets
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Only ever seen one lock being cleaned, and less than five looking clean in six years!
TrueBlue
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The explanation for that was / is:-
- They stopped using chemicals
- 'cos of H&S - needed suits and two in a team
- it used a lot of nasty chemicals,
- which cost a lot
- wasn't very effective anyway
- Then they tried power washing
- that was even les effective
- and damaged the lock walls
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watson1959
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Plenty of yoofs with ASBOs who could be seconded with toothbrushes.....service in the community etc
byron
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Let them have a toothbrush? I'd make them lick it off.