Recovery & RecyclingQuestion 240 of 240
Which statement best distinguishes recovery, recycling, and reclamation?
a.Only reclamation verifies AHRI 700 purity
b.All three require a certified reclaimer
c.All three verify purity by chemical analysis
d.All three may be done by anyone
Explanation
Recovery merely removes and stores refrigerant; recycling cleans it of oil, moisture, and acid for reuse without a purity test; and reclamation reprocesses it to AHRI 700 purity verified by chemical analysis, and only a certified reclaimer may do it. This layered definition is among the most frequently tested facts on the exam.
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