EPA 608 Type 1 2026 Exam Questions
and Answers
A passive system-dependent recovery device for small appliances: - Correct
answer-captures refrigerant in a non-pressurized container
A recovery cyclinder which is 1/2 full of recovered R-410A @ 90*F, in the absence
of non-condensables will be presurized to: - Correct answer-300 psig.
A recovery cylinder which is 1/2 full of recovered R-22 at normal room
temperature about 75, in the absence of non-condensables, will be pressurized to: -
Correct answer-75 psig
A refrigerant that can be used as a direct service drop in subsitute for R-12 in a
small appliance is: - Correct answer-NONE
A standard vacuum pump designed for evacuation & dehydration can: - Correct
answer-be only used as a recovery device in combination with a non pressurized
container
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, According to the EPA which recovery equipment maintenance practice(s) should
be preformed on a regular basis? - Correct answer-check recovery device for
refrigerant leaks
Anyone who recovers refrigeration during maintenance, service or repair of small
appliances must be certified as either a universal Tech or a: - Correct answer-Type
1 tech
Before beginning a refrigerant recovery procedure it is alway necessary to: -
Correct answer-determine the type of refrigerant in the system
EPA regulations require the capture of at least 80% of the refrigerant from a small
appliance with an non operating compressor is the tech is using: - Correct answer-
either type of recovery unit
EPA requires that all small appliances be equipped with a service aperture or other
device that is used when adding or removing refrigerant from the appliance. For
small appliances this service port typically - Correct answer-a straight piece of
tubing, called a process tube that is entered using a piercing valve
EPA's definition of a small appliance includes: - Correct answer-a device
manufactored, charges & hermeticly sealed in factory with a charge of 5lbs or less
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and Answers
A passive system-dependent recovery device for small appliances: - Correct
answer-captures refrigerant in a non-pressurized container
A recovery cyclinder which is 1/2 full of recovered R-410A @ 90*F, in the absence
of non-condensables will be presurized to: - Correct answer-300 psig.
A recovery cylinder which is 1/2 full of recovered R-22 at normal room
temperature about 75, in the absence of non-condensables, will be pressurized to: -
Correct answer-75 psig
A refrigerant that can be used as a direct service drop in subsitute for R-12 in a
small appliance is: - Correct answer-NONE
A standard vacuum pump designed for evacuation & dehydration can: - Correct
answer-be only used as a recovery device in combination with a non pressurized
container
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, According to the EPA which recovery equipment maintenance practice(s) should
be preformed on a regular basis? - Correct answer-check recovery device for
refrigerant leaks
Anyone who recovers refrigeration during maintenance, service or repair of small
appliances must be certified as either a universal Tech or a: - Correct answer-Type
1 tech
Before beginning a refrigerant recovery procedure it is alway necessary to: -
Correct answer-determine the type of refrigerant in the system
EPA regulations require the capture of at least 80% of the refrigerant from a small
appliance with an non operating compressor is the tech is using: - Correct answer-
either type of recovery unit
EPA requires that all small appliances be equipped with a service aperture or other
device that is used when adding or removing refrigerant from the appliance. For
small appliances this service port typically - Correct answer-a straight piece of
tubing, called a process tube that is entered using a piercing valve
EPA's definition of a small appliance includes: - Correct answer-a device
manufactored, charges & hermeticly sealed in factory with a charge of 5lbs or less
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