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Log Book for April 6, 2004
Engineering Report
James Russell & Peter Collins Reporting

Generator/Electricity:

China Special:
Voltage: 220
Hobbs meter reading: 650
We have been refueling "China Special" while it is still running.

Lil Genny: We tried to start Lil' Genny using its own battery and the battery from ATV 1, but failed. We are currently charging Lil' Genny's battery.

Fuel Status:

Diesel:
  • Quantity: 110 gallons remaining
  • Consumed: 5 gallons
  • Both drums were filled today.

    Propane Tank:
  • Reading: 75% (187.5 gal)
  • Consumed: 0 gallons

    Gasoline:
  • Quantity: 58 gallons
  • Consumed: 2 gallons
  • The Friendly Martian resupplied us with gasoline today.

    Oil:
  • Quantity remaining: 12.5 quarts

    Water:

    Reading: Outside potable water tank level: >90 cm from the base
    The outdoor water tank was refilled today.
    Consumed: 29 gallons in last 24 hours
    Estimated Grey Water Used: 23 gallons in last 24 hours (assumed 80%)

    Time: 09:00
    Inside Tank: 15 gallons
    (Previous reading at 04/05/04: 25 gallons)

    Time: 09:30
    Inside Tank: 55 gallons (refilled)

    Time: 20:15
    Inside Tank: 36 gallons

    HVAC: Nothing to report.

    Transport: Nothing new to report.

    Mars-Suits: Nothing new to report.

    Computers/Networking Infrastructure: Nothing new to report.

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