Anhydrous Ammonia Loss

One issue that may come up during an audit is replacement of ammonia.  If you have added ammonia to your refrigeration system someone may ask you:

• Where was the leak?
• Did you report a leak or release of ammonia?
• Why are you adding ammonia, if you do not report a release?

This may put you in an untenable situation with trying to find an explanation for seemingly ordinary maintenance practices.  Where might you find a potential, unnoticed source of ammonia loss?

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