Recovery & RecyclingQuestion 210 of 240
A recovery cylinder should never be filled beyond what percentage of its capacity by weight?
a.80 percent
b.95 percent
c.70 percent
d.90 percent
Explanation
Never fill a recovery cylinder beyond 80 percent of its capacity by weight. The remaining 20 percent of headspace lets the liquid refrigerant expand as temperature rises, preventing a hydraulically full cylinder from rupturing. Always weigh the cylinder to confirm the fill level.
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