05000334/LER-1980-118-03, /03L-0:on 801217,during Chlorine Detection Sys Surveillance test,101A,B & C Detectors Electrolyte Found Not Dripping.Caused by Vacuums in Fluid Tanks & Clogged Glass Orifices.Wicks Replaced & Orifices Cleaned

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/03L-0:on 801217,during Chlorine Detection Sys Surveillance test,101A,B & C Detectors Electrolyte Found Not Dripping.Caused by Vacuums in Fluid Tanks & Clogged Glass Orifices.Wicks Replaced & Orifices Cleaned
ML19341A213
Person / Time
Site: Beaver Valley
Issue date: 01/14/1981
From: Lacey W
DUQUESNE LIGHT CO.
To:
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
Shared Package
ML19341A205 List:
References
LER-80-118-03L, LER-80-118-3L, NUDOCS 8101220392
Download: ML19341A213 (2)
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LER-1980-118, /03L-0:on 801217,during Chlorine Detection Sys Surveillance test,101A,B & C Detectors Electrolyte Found Not Dripping.Caused by Vacuums in Fluid Tanks & Clogged Glass Orifices.Wicks Replaced & Orifices Cleaned
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Report date:
3341980118R03 - NRC Website
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