Question 35Refrigeration & AC - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is A) replace the zincs if deteriorated by 50%. The reasoning for this is that the zinc plates or pencil zincs in a refrigerating system condenser act as a sacrificial anode, protecting the metal components from corrosion. When the zinc deteriorates by 50% or more, it needs to be replaced to maintain the proper corrosion protection for the system. Replacing the zincs when they are half deteriorated is in line with standard maintenance practices and helps ensure the condenser's longevity. The other options are incorrect because: B) renewing the plates at each inspection is unnecessary and wasteful if the zinc is not yet 50% deteriorated, C) filing the plates to change the negative value would not address the actual corrosion issue, and D) painting and insulating the plates is not the proper solution for maintaining the sacrificial anode function of the zinc.