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Log Book for March 10, 2004
Engineering Report
Jason Schwier Reporting

Generators:

Lil Genny:
Time: 0735
Started with no difficulty. Oil full. Gas 1/2 tank.

China Special:
Next Oil Change: 11 March, 1230
Time: 0740
Gas: Empty
Oil: F
Volts: 220 V
Hours: 71.7
Follow-up Checks at 1330, 2100, 2330 to refuel for night

LP Tanks:
Time: 0755
Furnace Tank: 85%
Today, the propane supply company arrived to refill the main furnace tank.

Water:
Time: 1700
Inside: 25 gal
Outside High: 64 cm
Outside Low: 48 cm
Shower Bucket: 2 buckets to toilet refill tank
Water Used in the previous day: 43 gal

A very large amount of water was used yesterday. The crew does not know how that much water was used, as we have been using the same amount as previous days. We are performing a usage experiment on the water supply to determine if there are any leaks that are not being caught.

ATVs:
#1 - Oil ok. Gas full. Started ok.
#2 - Oil ok. Gas full. Started ok.
#3 - Oil ok. Gas full. Started ok.

The check belt lights are active on ATVs #2 and #3. The bracket holding the battery in place in ATV #2 has been missing since the beginning of the mission. It has not been a problem thus far, but we are attempting to find a solution. The bolt needed for the bracket is 1/4"-28.

ATV #2 was not responsive today for use on the EVA. Ryan reported that it sounded like the fuel line was filled with air and would not accelerate. Upon testing, Jason could not find a problem with the ATV, as it responded normally.

GreenHab:
Time: 1520
Humidity: 60%
External Temperature: 91 F

Hab: Nothing to report today.

Suits: Nothing to report today.

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