Refrigeration & Air Conditioning USCG Question #864 (Set 16)

What is a quick method used to test a water-cooled condenser for the presence of a refrigerant leak without actually pinpointing the actual location?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — check the drains on the condenser heads with a halide torch

Checking the cooling water drains or effluent streams of a secured water-cooled condenser with an electronic leak detector or halide torch provides a rapid method for detecting tube leaks without dismantling the unit.

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