05000237/LER-1981-007-03, /03L-0:on 810122,temp Switch TS 2-261-18D Failed to Trip.Caused by Fill Matl Leakage Due to Broken Capillary Tube Close to Sensing Bulb.Broken Switch Replaced W/New Calibr Switch

/03L-0:on 810122,temp Switch TS 2-261-18D Failed to Trip.Caused by Fill Matl Leakage Due to Broken Capillary Tube Close to Sensing Bulb.Broken Switch Replaced W/New Calibr Switch

ML20003B797
Person / Time
Site:	Dresden
Issue date:	02/18/1981
From:	Speroff R COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
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ML17193A743	List: 05000237/LER-1981-007-03, /03L-0:on 810122,temp Switch TS 2-261-18D Failed to Trip.Caused by Fill Matl Leakage Due to Broken Capillary Tube Close to Sensing Bulb.Broken Switch Replaced W/New Calibr Switch
References
LER-81-007-03L, LER-81-7-3L, NUDOCS 8102250569
Download: ML20003B797 (1)

LER-1981-007, /03L-0:on 810122,temp Switch TS 2-261-18D Failed to Trip.Caused by Fill Matl Leakage Due to Broken Capillary Tube Close to Sensing Bulb.Broken Switch Replaced W/New Calibr Switch

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