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Why shouldn't technicians use oxygen or compressed air to pressurize appliances to check for leaks?

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The reason as to why technicians shouldn’t use oxygen or compressed air in pressurizing appliances in cases of checking leaks because when this is mixed with the compressor oil or other refrigerants, this will likely cause explosion because of the oxygen or compressed air mixed to it.

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