We attended a narrowboat after the customer reported their batteries were not charging and had noticed smoke onboard. Our inspection found a burnt-out, low-quality battery charger installed in a cupboard containing clothes, creating a serious fire risk. The charger also lacked proper protection and suitable fusing.
This highlights the importance of using high-quality, correctly rated battery charging systems with proper fusing and safe installation to prevent overheating and potential fires on narrowboats.
