Feel free to add to this list if you have data on power consumption, etc. for goodies you're bringing. I figure it would be good to capture these numbers, then tweak them when we get back for use on later trips.
Water
- Usage: 2.5 gallons per person, per day
- Evaporation pond efficiency: 1 quart per hour per square foot (as per Earth Guardian's web site)
Wind
- Force (lbs/square foot) = wind speed (miles/hour)^2 x .0027
Power
- Sno-cone machine: 816W
- PA system: 300W
- Rope lights: (1) 27' rope @ 18W, (2) 18' ropes @ 6W = 30W total
Fuel
- Generator GPH @ max load: ?
- Generator GPH @ 50% load: ?
Paradise Motel
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