Type I — Small AppliancesQuestion 86 of 240
Self-contained (active) recovery equipment is best described by which of the following?
a.It must always be certified for low-pressure appliances
b.It requires the appliance's compressor to be operating to function
c.It can only be used on appliances holding more than 15 pounds of refrigerant
d.It has its own compressor or pump and works even if the unit is dead
Explanation
Self-contained (active) recovery equipment contains its own compressor or pump, so it can remove refrigerant from an appliance whose compressor is inoperative. This makes it more versatile than passive equipment. It is required whenever the appliance itself cannot help move the refrigerant.
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