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What do I do when leakage at equipment collar?

Sealing, Leakage, Mastic & Pressure Testing.1 field-polished — seal/test detail check

Equipment collars leak when the connection is loose, misaligned, unsupported, or sealed with the wrong method. Fix the connection before sealing.

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Field checklist

Ask foreman

This equipment collar is leaking/loose. Do you want the connection corrected before sealing?

Do not

Do not use sealant to hold up or pull together an equipment connection.

Why it matters

Equipment movement and vibration can break a bad connection loose.

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