Refrigeration & Air Conditioning USCG Question #368 (Set 7)

To add small amounts of refrigerant to the low side of an air conditioning system, the refrigerant should be introduced through a particular valve and in a particular state. What valve and state combination is correct?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — suction service valve as a vapor

Adding refrigerant to the low side of an operating system requires introducing it as a vapor through the suction service valve to prevent liquid slugging and catastrophic compressor valve damage.

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