EPA 608 Core · Recovery Requirements · Medium
What defines 'system-dependent' recovery equipment?
Answer: B. It relies on the compressor of the appliance being serviced.
- AIt has its own built-in recovery compressor.
- BIt relies on the compressor of the appliance being serviced.✓ Correct
- CIt can only be used on systems with 50+ lbs of charge.
- DIt uses nitrogen to push the refrigerant out.
Why B is right
System-dependent (passive) equipment relies on the appliance's compressor or pressure.
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