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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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