Question 2 what is the maximum safe amount of refrigerant for a recovery cylinder with a water capacity of 50 lb, holding a refrigerant with a specific gravity of 0.9? a. 50 lb x 0.9 = 45 lb b. 50 lb x 0.8 = 40 lb c. 50 lb x 0.8 x 0.9 = 36 lb d. 50 lb
It is recommended to fill to 2 lbs less than the 80%. For example, a 30 lb cylinder can hold 22 lbs of refrigerant and a 50 lb cylinder can hold 38 lbs of refrigerant.