Main Power House shutdown

Me testing pressure relief valves in the MPH

Paul and Glen H doing whatever it is diesos do, which is obviously easiest to achieve sitting down on the job

Barry and Glenn M trying to not electrocute themselves

One of the annual jobs undertaken here is the MPH shutdown. It is probably the main job for the diesel mechanics and electricians to do over the summer. We also have some work to do, including testing pressure relief valves, automatic air bleeds, cleaning strainers, servicing the boilers and also the heaters. The MPH should be out of action for about a week. The good news is that we have an Emergency Power House to take over during this time. The bad news is that I have the closest possible room to the EPH, and the bastard is currently roaring it's head off not 3 meters from my window and wall. Makes it very hard to sleep. But the other good news is that I'm moving into the SMQ and my room for the rest of the year very soon, hopefully this weekend. When the planes (and of course the pilots!) leave to go to Casey, I'm straight in. I keep asking Dan, the pilot currently in MY room, if he needs a hand packing his stuff and when he's leaving. Go on, hurry up and bugger off!