Question 14Refrigeration & AC - QMED

The correct answer is B) apply a soap solution to fittings seen to have oil residue. To test for a suspected large refrigerant leak from an R-22 refrigeration system in an enclosed area, using a soap solution is the appropriate method. This is because the soap solution will bubble at any location where there is a leak, allowing the technician to quickly identify the source of the leak. The other options, such as a hydrostatic test or a standing vacuum test, are not suitable for detecting refrigerant leaks. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not effectively identify the source of the refrigerant leak. Performing a hydrostatic test with water (A) would not detect a refrigerant leak, and a standing vacuum test (C) is more commonly used to check for leaks in a sealed system. Using an electronic leak detector (D) can be effective, but it may not be as efficient as the soap solution method for quickly identifying the location of a large leak.