Two technicians are discussing how to remove refrigerant from a system. Technician A says that you can vent it into the atmosphere as long as it has moisture in it. Technician B says that all refrigerant must be captured. Who is correct?

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Technician B is correct because it is illegal to vent refrigerants into the atmosphere due to their harmful environmental effects. All refrigerants must be properly captured and recycled or disposed of according to environmental regulations.

Two Technicians Are Discussing How to Remove Refrigerant from a System