Refrigeration & Air Conditioning USCG Question #144 (Set 3)

For safe storage, the maximum allowable temperature to which refrigerant bottles should be exposed is what temperature?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — 125°F

Refrigerant recovery and storage cylinders are legally and operationally limited to a maximum temperature of 125°F (52°C) during storage or transport to prevent excessive liquid expansion, dangerous internal pressure spikes, and potential activation of pressure relief devices.

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