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EPA 608 Refrigerant Certification

The federal certification required under Clean Air Act Section 608 for anyone who purchases or handles refrigerants. Covers Type I (small appliance), Type II (high-pressure), Type III (low-pressure), and Universal, including refrigerant recovery, recycling, and leak repair rules. Employers will not hire an HVAC tech without at least a Type II or Universal card in hand.

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Learn what the EPA 608 certification is, which of the four types (Core, Type I, Type II, Type III, or Universal) matches your work, and h...

4.0 hrs 1 guide
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Prepare for the EPA Section 608 Technician Certification the way it is actually scoped: the Core exam plus Type I (small appliances), Typ...

6.0 hrs 5 guides