When checking zinc plates or pencil zincs in the refrigerating system condenser, what should you do?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — replace the zincs if deteriorated by 50%

Marine engineering standards dictate that sacrificial zinc plates and pencil zincs installed in seawater-cooled condensers must be inspected regularly and replaced immediately if they have deteriorated by 50% or more.

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