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Log Book for April 21, 2005
Engineering Report
Georg Grillmayer Reporting

Generator/Electricity:
The generator was switched off during the day. It still is not running smoothly and stutters sometimes.

Fuel Status:
Gasoline for ATVs: With the refilled water tank yesterday we also got all red gasoline canisters refilled.

Water Status:
Inside tank reading: 49 gallons (185 liters) as of 23:00h MST, tank was refilled today.
Water meter reading: 1547.1 gallons
Outside portable water tank: full
Shower: 2
Flushes: 6

Transportation:
ATV 1, ATV 3 were used today
ATV 1 need the engine belt fixed. Strange sounds from a slipping belt can be heared during accelerating the vehicle..

Mars-Suits: Clear visor of helmet #2 was taped to its plastic ring. No small screws could be located in the hab as a replacement to fix the visor.

HVAC: Heating was on during the night, off during the day.

Computer & Network: All equipment for the video conference was set up and is working properly.

GreenHab System:
TST reading: 3/4 full
Aquatic tank #4 is 3/4 full, aquatic tank #5 is 1/4 full
The pump to the greywater tank was checked and works fine.

Miscellaneous:
The charger for the drills were found.
The roof of the observatory came off during the night and was fixed back again this morning.

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