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Log Book for February 9, 2003
General Engineering Report
Klaus Totzek Reporting

Generator/Electricity: today we have measured the following data: Voltage steady 250 VAC, Amperage also is steady at 3 amps. Frequency 60 Hertz and DC volts steady at 14.2 VDC.

Propane Tanks: #1 tank (North side) 50 % #2 tank (South side) 30% and the furnace tank constant is at 70%.

Water: The water tank is currently at 28 gallons after a minor filling last at 4:05 p.m. The level of the outside tank reduces. So the current consumption was 28 gallons in a time of approximate 28 hours.

Additional Activities: The crew followed the instructions of Tony on the fogging problems in the helmets and it worked out very good. So thank you very much for your advice!

Heike and Klaus have repaired the grey water pump and sealed all the connections of the flexible tubes to it. As a result, the flushing of the liquid toilet works again.

It is still confusing, that tank number five once again is empty. Maybe this is a result from filling the internal grey water tank with the Greenhab water. To refill, should we try to use more fresh water? This could be the answer.

Problems occurred with the ATV`s. It was not possible to start ATV number two in the afternoon. Also the breaks on ATV number three do not work correct. It breaks to late and probably could become a risk for the driver one day. I propose to have the ATV`s checked from time to time by a mechanic.

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