Log Book for April 6, 2008

Engineering Report

Violette Manning Reporting


Generator/Electricity:

Wendy

Hobbs Meter: 4096.6 hrs [ +14.9 hrs since yesterday ]

Voltage: 119 VAC

Frequency: 59 Hz

Oil Level: 7/8

Oil Pressure: 30 PSI

[*] Water Drained: no



Xantrex Inverter/Dynasty Batteries:

Time Voltage (Temp Comp) Load Temp Generator Running?
0947 26.6V 6.4A 12C yes
1935 26.6V 6.4A 14C yes



Fuel Status (as of 19:32):

Diesel:

Approximate Reading: 7/8




Propane Tank:

Approximate Reading: 50% (500 gallons = 1892.7 L)




Gasoline:

Quantity Remaining: 29 gallons = 109.8 L [ no change since yesterday ]




Oil:

GenSet Quantity: 10 quarts [ no change since yesterday ]

ATV Quantity: 7.5 quarts [ no change since yesterday ]

[*] V'ger Quantity: 0 quarts [ no change since yesterday ]



Water Status:

Outside Potable Water Tank Level: 150 gallons = 567.8 L

Trailer Potable Water Tank Level: 20.5 inches from the base

[**] Potable Water Meter Reading: 28267.0 gallons = 107001.9 L
[ +9999940.5 gallons since yesterday ]

Out to Toilet Meter Reading: 8642.7 gallons = 32716.1 L
[ +21.6 gallons since yesterday ]

[**] In to GreenHab Meter Reading: NaN gallons = NaN L

Dishwasher Runs: 0


Notes/Comments:
Yesterday's potable water reading should have been 282xx instead of
283xx.


GreenHab:

Crops Watered: yes



Observatory:

not used


Transportation:


Kawasaki ATVs

ATV 1
Used: yes
Oil Checked: yes
Fuel Consumed: 0.2 gallon = 0.8 L
Tire Status: ok

ATV 2
Used: yes
Oil Checked: yes
Fuel Consumed: 0.2 gallon = 0.8 L
Tire Status: ok

ATV 3
Used: yes
Oil Checked: yes
Fuel Consumed: 0.2 gallon = 0.8 L
Tire Status: ok


Notes/Comments:
There was a problem with the 5-speed ATV, the one which uses a foot
pedal to shift gears. It stalled and died while on a mission. The
suspected causes of engine failure are a flooded carburetor or
overheating. This malfunctioning ATV was towed back to the Hab using
the large green ATV. After a very short while, the ATV was again
operational.

Advice: check fuel line and carb for blockage, check coolant levels.

The "check belt" indicator light is on, on the large green ATV. The
manual for this vehicle says that the check belt comes on after a
certain amount of miles on the vehicle, and is merely a reminder that
it is time to inspect the belt. If the belt does fail, the vehicle
will immediately lock up and this can cause serious injury to the
driver.