If you accidently mix two refrigerants what do you do?

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Multiple Choice

If you accidently mix two refrigerants what do you do?

Explanation:
When refrigerants are mixed, the resulting batch is contaminated and can’t be treated like a single, clean refrigerant. The proper action is to recover the mixed gas into a separate recovery cylinder so it won’t contaminate other cylinders or their contents. Venting to the atmosphere is illegal and harmful to the environment, and disposing of refrigerants with general waste isn’t permitted. Recovering into its own cylinder ensures the mixture is handled correctly and sent for proper reclamation or disposal.

When refrigerants are mixed, the resulting batch is contaminated and can’t be treated like a single, clean refrigerant. The proper action is to recover the mixed gas into a separate recovery cylinder so it won’t contaminate other cylinders or their contents. Venting to the atmosphere is illegal and harmful to the environment, and disposing of refrigerants with general waste isn’t permitted. Recovering into its own cylinder ensures the mixture is handled correctly and sent for proper reclamation or disposal.

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