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Failure of COBRA contents pressure gauge

Publisher
IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 30/21
Date
Themes
DivingInspection and MaintenancePressure Systems

Summary

While venting a COBRA unit, prior to charging, a diver opened the valve slowly, and when the gauge reached 100 bar a ‘popping’ sound was heard and the gauge fell to the floor

IMCA SF 30/21. Themes: diving, inspection and maintenance, pressure systems.

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