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A walk-in freezer requires a defrost cycle. Which of the following methods is typically controlled by a time clock initiating the defrost, and a temperature termination with a time-based safety backup for an electrical defrost system?

Electric defrost systems are commonly controlled by a defrost time clock to initiate at set intervals, a defrost termination thermostat (DTT) to end the cycle o

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Question: A walk-in freezer requires a defrost cycle. Which of the following methods is typically controlled by a time clock initiating the defrost, and a temperature termination with a time-based safety backup for an electrical defrost system?

Answer options: ✅ Electric defrost.

  • Hot gas defrost.
  • Off-cycle defrost.
  • Water defrost.

Correct answer: Electric defrost.

Explanation: Electric defrost systems are commonly controlled by a defrost time clock to initiate at set intervals, a defrost termination thermostat (DTT) to end the cycle once the coil reaches a certain temperature (e.g., 10°C), and a defrost limit timer to prevent excessive heat and protect evaporator fans.

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