Recovery & RecyclingQuestion 235 of 240
A refrigerant recovered from an appliance still contains oil, moisture, and acid. To make it usable again on-site, the technician would:
a.Do nothing; it is ready to use
b.Recycle it
c.Vent and replace it
d.Reclaim it in a lab
Explanation
Recycling equipment with an oil separator and filter-driers reduces oil, moisture, and acidity so recovered refrigerant can be reused on-site with the same owner. Reclamation to AHRI 700 requires a certified reclaimer and is needed for resale. Venting is never allowed.
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