Question 208Refrigeration/AC - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
For safe storage, the maximum allowable temperature to which refrigerant bottles should be exposed is what temperature?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 125°F.
The maximum allowable temperature for the safe storage of refrigerant bottles is 125°F, as per the regulations and guidelines set by the US Coast Guard for Captain's License Examinations. Exposing refrigerant bottles to temperatures higher than 125°F can lead to increased pressure within the bottles, posing a safety risk. The other options, such as 100°F, 150°F, and 175°F, are not the correct maximum allowable temperature for the safe storage of these bottles.
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