EPA 608 Core · Recover, Recycle, Reclaim · Easy
What does 'recover' mean according to EPA regulations?
Answer: B. Remove refrigerant and store it in an external container.
- AClean refrigerant for reuse in the same system.
- BRemove refrigerant and store it in an external container.✓ Correct
- CRestore refrigerant to new product specifications.
- DFind and repair system leaks.
Why B is right
Recovery is simply the act of removing refrigerant into a cylinder without testing it.
More Core questions
- What process requires chemical analysis to verify virgin specifications?
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