Which of the conditions listed may be an indication of an excessive amount of refrigerant circulating through the system?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Sweating of the compressor crankcase
An overcharge of refrigerant floods the condenser and backs up into the receiver, reducing effective condenser volume and causing high head pressure. Excess liquid or high density vapor returning to the compressor manifests as crankcase sweating due to low temperature.
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