How does a fluorescent dye leak detector work?
A. It dyes the refrigerant so that escaping gas leaves a visible cloud.
B. It's applied evenly to the outside of an area suspected of a leak.
C. It dyes the refrigerant oil so that escaping oil leaves traces of dye.
D. It's used in conjunction with ultrasonic detectors to improve the resolution of the mechanical ultrasou
Answer (2)
A fluorescent dye leak detector works by adding dye to refrigerant oil, which becomes visible under UV light when there's a leak. The selected option is C: It dyes the refrigerant oil so that escaping oil leaves traces of dye. This method allows quick identification of refrigerant system leaks.
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A fluorescent dye leak detector works by adding dye to the refrigerant oil, which becomes visible under UV light when there's a leak. This helps in quickly identifying the location of the leak in refrigerant systems. It is an effective and efficient method used in HVAC maintenance. ;
