Recovery & RecyclingQuestion 228 of 240
The two common DOT specifications for refillable refrigerant recovery cylinders are:
a.DOT-39 and DOT-3E
b.DOT-2P and DOT-2Q
c.DOT-4L and DOT-8
d.DOT-4BA and DOT-4BW
Explanation
Refillable recovery cylinders are typically built to DOT-4BA or DOT-4BW specifications, which are rated for repeated filling and periodic hydrostatic testing. DOT-39 is a non-refillable one-trip specification that must never be reused for recovery. Always confirm the cylinder is a refillable recovery type.
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