05000348/LER-1979-058-03, /03L-0:on 791121,boron Injection Tank Declared Inoperable Due to Low Concentration.Caused by Inadvertent Safety Injection.Concentration Increased by Batching

/03L-0:on 791121,boron Injection Tank Declared Inoperable Due to Low Concentration.Caused by Inadvertent Safety Injection.Concentration Increased by Batching

ML19256G018
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Site:	Farley
Issue date:	12/19/1979
From:	Hairston W ALABAMA POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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ML19256G012	List: 05000348/LER-1979-057-03, /03L-0:on 791122,steam Generator B Level Channel 486 Declared Inoperable Due to High Reading.Caused by Instruments Equalizing Valve Leaking.Valve Tightened,Tested & Returned to Operation 05000348/LER-1979-058-03, /03L-0:on 791121,boron Injection Tank Declared Inoperable Due to Low Concentration.Caused by Inadvertent Safety Injection.Concentration Increased by Batching ML19256G011
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LER-79-058-03L, LER-79-58-3L, NUDOCS 7912270238
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LER-1979-058, /03L-0:on 791121,boron Injection Tank Declared Inoperable Due to Low Concentration.Caused by Inadvertent Safety Injection.Concentration Increased by Batching

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