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gerardo.moreno@LIGO.ORG - posted 18:06, Monday 27 July 2026 (91270)
BSC6 Annulus Ion Pump Work

(Jordan, Travis, Gerardo)
We removed and replaced the AIP for BSC6, no real complications while doing the work.  However the joint at the AIP and the isolation valve has a tiny gap towards the bottom, we started pumping down on the system and it appears to be a solid union, we will go and visit tomorrow and see how the pressure is doing.  On a side note we did find a flex metal hose that has a leak, it has been removed from circulation.