Refrigeration & Air Conditioning USCG Question #865 (Set 16)

What must be done to use standard leak detection methods on a low-pressure refrigeration system charged with refrigerant?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — raise the pressure in the system above atmospheric

Low-pressure systems operate below atmospheric pressure when idle, drawing air and moisture inward. To use standard pressure-dependent leak detection methods, dry nitrogen must be added to raise the internal pressure safely above atmospheric.

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