EPA 608 Type I · Section 608 Regulations · Medium
What specifically defines a 'small appliance' under EPA Section 608?
Answer: D. Factory-charged system with 5 lbs or less of refrigerant.
- AAny system holding less than 15 lbs of refrigerant.
- BSystems assembled in the field with under 10 lbs.
- CSystems for residential comfort cooling only.
- DFactory-charged system with 5 lbs or less of refrigerant.✓ Correct
Why D is right
A small appliance is defined as products manufactured, fully charged, and hermetically sealed in a factory with 5 pounds or less of a regulated refrigerant.
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- What score is needed to pass a mail-in Type I test?
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