Ice damages pressure gauge causing ammonia leak
June 2, 2017
Boiler, PV and Refrigeration
Reference Number:
5620261
Location: Abbotsford
Description: Falling ice from exposed wooden ceiling rafters in older section of large commercial freezer, broke a threaded connection of a pressure gauge mounted to a pressurized vessel on the ammonia refrigeration system. This caused a leak of pressurized ammonia that sprayed directly onto the ammonia leak detection system sensor.