EPA 608 Certification
In relation to the three "R's" what is Reclaim? - CORRECT ANSWER-To process
refrigerant to a level equal to new (virgin) product specifications as determined by
chemical analysis.
Can Reclaimed refrigerant be resold? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, but must meet the
standard set forth in ARI 700 before it can be resold.
What chemical has been found in the stratosphere indicating ozone depletion? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Chlorine Monoxide (CLO)
What are 5 Type I appliances? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.Household refrigerators
2.Household freezers
3.Room air conditioners
4.Water Coolers
5.Drinking fountains
What are 6 Type II appliances? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.Walk-in coolers
2.Walk-in freezers
3.Reach-in refrigerators
4.Reach-in freezers
5.Residential & Commercial comfort cooling systems
6.Ice machines
What is an example of a Type III appliance? - CORRECT ANSWER-Low pressure
chiller.
When is "Dew Point" used? - CORRECT ANSWER-When calculating Superheat.
What happens when CFC or HCFC molecules get in the stratosphere & free atoms of
Chlorine are set free? - CORRECT ANSWER-These atoms attack Ozone Molecules
causing the formation of Chlorine Monoxide (CLO), after colliding with another Ozone
Molecule, causes 2 Oxygen (O2) molecules to be made & leaving an atom of chlorine to
act as "Free Agent" starting the process over until 100,000 molecules of Ozone are
destroyed by just one atom of chloride.
What date was recovery equipment required to be certified by a lab, & achieve higher
evacuation levels, & have low loss fittings? - CORRECT ANSWER-November 15, 1993
On what date was technician certification required? - CORRECT ANSWER-November
14, 1994
