Core (Universal)Question 12 of 240
What is the difference between recycling and reclaiming refrigerant?
a.Recycling requires shipping to a refinery; reclaiming is done on the truck
b.There is no difference; the terms mean the same thing
c.Recycling reprocesses to new-product purity; reclaiming only removes oil
d.Recycling cleans refrigerant for on-site reuse; reclaiming reprocesses it to a purity standard so it can be resold
Explanation
Recycling cleans refrigerant on-site with oil separation and filter-driers so it can be reused in the same or a related system, while reclaiming reprocesses the refrigerant to meet the AHRI 700 purity standard, allowing it to be resold. The two terms are not interchangeable, and the descriptions in the other options are reversed or inaccurate. Only reclaimed refrigerant may be sold to a new owner.
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