Core (Universal)Question 35 of 240
Before refrigerant that has been recovered from one owner's system can be sold to a different owner, it must be:
a.Reclaimed to AHRI 700 purity by an EPA-certified reclaimer
b.Recycled through a single-pass filter-drier
c.Mixed with virgin refrigerant to dilute impurities
d.Simply filtered on the truck and relabeled
Explanation
Used refrigerant can only be sold to a new owner after it has been reclaimed to the AHRI 700 purity standard, typically by an EPA-certified reclaimer. On-site recycling or simple filtering does not meet the standard for resale, and mixing with virgin refrigerant is not an acceptable substitute for reclamation. Reclaimed refrigerant must meet the same purity as new product.
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