Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) MVAC Certification

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Disposable refrigerant tanks must be evacuated before being discarded if they contain more than how many pounds?

10 pounds
15 pounds
20 pounds
25 pounds

The correct answer is: 20 pounds

Disposable refrigerant tanks must be evacuated before being discarded if they contain more than 20 pounds of refrigerant. This regulation is in place to prevent the release of refrigerants into the atmosphere, which can contribute to environmental damage, including ozone depletion and climate change. When tanks containing over 20 pounds of refrigerants are discarded without proper evacuation, there is a significant risk of those substances escaping, which is why it’s mandated to safely handle them. Proper evacuation ensures that the refrigerant is recovered and disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner, complying with EPA regulations. The specific threshold of 20 pounds reflects the concern over potentially large quantities of refrigerant that could be introduced back into the environment if not properly managed. Smaller quantities are often less impactful, hence the regulation sets this threshold to ensure effective environmental protection practices.