How should small appliances with less than three pounds of refrigerant be charged with refrigerant?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — vapor charged
Small appliances containing less than three pounds of refrigerant are typically vapor charged to prevent precise overcharging errors and eliminate the risk of liquid slugging in compact hermetic compressors lacking adequate volumetric clearance.
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