Recovery & RecyclingQuestion 229 of 240
A technician recovers refrigerant that will be returned to the same owner's system after cleaning. This refrigerant may be:
a.Sold to a new owner without processing
b.Vented after use
c.Recycled and reused without reclamation
d.Reclaimed only
Explanation
Refrigerant that stays with the same owner may be recycled on-site and returned to that owner's equipment without reclamation. Reclamation to AHRI 700 is required only when refrigerant changes ownership and is resold. Venting is always illegal.
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