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Log Book for April 10, 2004
Engineering Report
James Russell & Peter Collins Reporting
Generator/Electricity:
China Special:
Voltage: 220
Hobbs meter reading: 744.7
We have been refueling China Special while it is still running.
Today, the new crew joined us, and we noticed some points that needed attention.
- The diesel fuel was leaking from the overflow hose. The hose was cracked at the ends.
Action: Cut ends of the hose and put back in place.
- Air Filter is loose and dirty. It should have been replaced after 500 hrs (~3 weeks).
Action: Tried to tighten it but the bolts came loose again.
Request: Please send us a new air filter (or tell us where one is in the hab). Also please send us Lock tite.
Oil:
Quantity remaining: 10 quarts
Changed oil today.
Lil' Genny: Appears to require a new battery for electric start. Battery is still out of unit, but the gasoline tank and battery holder are now back in place.
Fuel Status:
Diesel:
Quantity: 89 gallons remaining
Consumed: 5 gallons
Propane Tank:
Reading: 70% (175 gal/250 gal)
Consumed: 10 gallons
Gasoline:
Quantity: 51 gallons
Consumed: 4 gallons
Water:
Reading: Outside potable water tank level: 67.5 cm from the base
(note trailer is tilted and these are the shallower readings)
Consumed: 51 gallons in last 24 hours
Estimated Grey Water Used: 41 gallons in last 24 hours (assumed 80%)
Time: 11:30
Inside Tank: 5 gallons
Time: 12:00
Inside Tank: 55 gallons (refilled)
Time: 19:30
Inside Tank: 29 gallons
(Previous reading at 04/09/04: 30 gallons)
HVAC: Nothing to report.
Transport: Alyssa and Greg D. cleaned the battery terminals on the truck and the truck started.
Mars-Suits: Nothing new to report.
Computers/Networking Infrastructure: Nothing new to report.
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