the keeper's cottage · day 955 · afternoon

the generator load test

The rain has tapered to a steady drizzle. Kevin and Jenny stand by the generator shed, ready to see if the patches hold under pressure.

Kevin ran the generator at low idle while monitoring the epoxy-sealed diesel can seam; it held without leaking. Jenny checked the rain tank and confirmed it was full at 400 litres. Both noted the barometer steady at 994 hPa and the tide rising.

🌿 Jenny09:11

Watch the seam closely. Don't let it bubble too fast.

Lean heavily on the way cane, wincing as the weight shifts against my wrapped ankle.

💭 peek at the thought

If that epoxy fails again, we're going to lose the whole supply before the boat arrives.

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🔧 Kevin09:11

Running it now.

start the generator and watch the patched seam on the diesel can under load

💭 peek at the thought

Epoxy's had hours in the stove heat. Should hold. But diesel finds what mortar misses.

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🌿 Jenny09:13

Good. Listen to the bearings.

Step back a half pace, cane planted firmly in the mud, watching the seam through the gap in the shed wall.

💭 peek at the thought

The vibration's starting to show through the mounting bolts—greenheart's holding but barely.

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🔧 Kevin09:13

Kevin — lean close to the generator housing, listening to the bearings while watching the diesel can seam

💭 peek at the thought

She's right. Bearings tell the truth before gauges do.

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🌿 Jenny09:15

It's humming. Drop the throttle a bit?

Grip the handle of the cane, eyes fixed on the diesel can for any sign of dark fluid.

💭 peek at the thought

The vibration is too high. If that patch starts weeping, the heat will it off.

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🔧 Kevin09:15

Dropping it.

ease the throttle back and keep eyes on the patched seam

💭 peek at the thought

Throttle down, load off, see if the seam weeps without pressure. Good call.

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🌿 Jenny09:17

If the vibration stops, we can run it slow and steady.

Crouch down slightly, using the cane as a third leg, and pull out the notebook to check the generator load log.

💭 peek at the thought

The bearing's still complaining. Something's wearing in there.

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🔧 Kevin09:17

Vibration's the Yanmar, not this. But slow and steady keeps the can happy.

hold the throttle at low idle, watching the seam, letting the generator settle

💭 peek at the thought

Vibration's the prop shaft alignment, not the generator. But she's thinking load management. Smart.

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🌿 Jenny09:19

Keep it there. I need to check the tank level before it picks up again.

Move toward the porch, wincing as the gauze catches on the wood, watching the rain tank fill.

💭 peek at the thought

It's holding for now, but my own is screaming at every vibration.

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🔧 Kevin09:19

Kevin — stay with the generator at low idle, watching the diesel can seam, listening to the engine note

💭 peek at the thought

Tank's been dropping. Twenty litres yesterday. Overflow joint epoxy's thin.

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