kremmen
Member
Why
Why don't people seem to understand what 'Self Service' means on the locks?
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Why
Old Crusty
Well-known member
For two reasons: firstly, leaving the chamber empty helps to prevent the build up of slimy algae on the chamber walls and secondly, leaving the sluices open allows any fish to escape the chamber.
kremmen
Member
I concede the 1st point except that in some locks (eg Marsh when yellow boards are up and back eddy hits tail gates. Hambleden in windy conditions) the tail gates chatter and need the lock full to prevent either damage / wear / dangerous passage for the public.
As to the second point:- can fish not get out through open top sluices?
As to the second point:- can fish not get out through open top sluices?
Parabordi
Active member
Blimey is there anyone left on this forum that ain't an EA employee?
Momac
Well-known member
That isn't a rule on the Trent. It is usual to leave gates closed and all paddles down otherwise risk of debris clogging an open sluice.
Also an empty lock is more hazardous in case some pedestrian accidentally falls in - it would be easier to get out.of a full lock.
Wilfred123
New member
Isn't emptying a lock after use a waste of water?
I am always getting emails and leaflets from Thames Water and EA about trying to save it.
With regards to locks on self service, I think that the EA should use volunteers much more. There must be loads of people who would enjoy helping out during the summer.
I am always getting emails and leaflets from Thames Water and EA about trying to save it.
With regards to locks on self service, I think that the EA should use volunteers much more. There must be loads of people who would enjoy helping out during the summer.
kremmen
Member
Evaluations are taking place this week. Can you commit to a day a week this summer?
Wilfred123
New member
Personally no as full time work current prevents access regular access to River.
But if I were retired, with all the time in the world it's something that I would enjoy.
The EA don't seem to promote the recruitment of volunteers very widely. Who knew they undertaking any kind of assessment this week?
Even a note on this forum might have resulted in a few more applications..
boatone
Well-known member
Volunteers are not permitted to work unless an employed lock keeper is on site supervising. If a lock is unmanned by EA staff volunteers will be (and are) sent home.
boatone
Well-known member
Well. I'm certainly not an EA employee (although there are some who seem to think I am!).
Unfortunately, The EA regard this forum as a den of vipers and to be avoided at all costs - which I think is a great pity. I worked hard to get this forum running as a place where reasonable people could communicate with each other and air views and issues relating to the river. Some may remember thatI managed to persuade Angela Quayle who at that time was a senior manager in waterways to contribute here but she has left for pastures new and there are no current EA personnel that seem to be brave enough to enter the fray.
Anyone you may regard as an EA employee is much more likely to be an ex employee.
boatone
Well-known member
Only in times of severe drought. As long as water is running over the weirs theres none being wasted.
wrecktangle
New member
You mean Andrew AKA Crusty?
Old Crusty
Well-known member
Nope, still wrong, keep guessing!
cereal tiller
Member
Old Crusty was one of the best at "the Job".it is good to see that he still has the River's best interests at Heart.
wrecktangle
New member
Well if he is such a hero, do tell who he is then!
Momac
Well-known member
The following advice says leave the gates shut and the paddles down .
https://www.waterways.org.uk/boating/navigating_your_boat/operating_a_lock
https://www.waterways.org.uk/boating/navigating_your_boat/operating_a_lock
Lower Limit 1909
Active member
That's for the canal system (and other canalised inland waterways) where water preservation is much more of an issue.
Old Crusty
Well-known member
One of the principles of this forum is anonymity and in demanding to know who I am, once again you have exposed yourself for who you are. You may have a new handle but the cat with no tail is obvious. Get a life!
wrecktangle
New member
Nope, wrong, keep guessing!
Parabordi
Active member
No, i am afraid that you are incorrect - that would be me. Wreck, amongst several others i have spoken to along the river are just fed up with the two resident know-alls on here.
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