How To Properly Recover HVAC Refrigerant Into A Tank
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Always good to use a refrigerant scale. That way you will know exactly how much refrigerant you recovered. Always weigh the tank before you start recovering. Good video.
Was thinking the same thing haha where the scale at bro
I just started learning and doing small jobs here and there for a buddy that does HVAC full time. Thanks for these videos man. Look forward to learning more.
I don't have EPA license....... But 7-years ago I installed a Complete A/C system myself and I am just a handyman/ regular guy😅
It’s made to appear more complicated than what it really is…their r22 is just methane and r290 propane…but they filter it and jack up the price …price gouging …which should be illegal
R22 is bad for the stratosphere, ozone depletion...
And the R410A is bad for the troposphere...
That's why you need to get edumicated
Actually the ionosphere
@Ricky Brown you're close enough for me to know you don't know jack
@@mrplayfair6335 I have my universal, if you had yours you would know what I'm talking about
I just bought a replacement, brand new, genuine Trane 2.8 ton Compressor for our XL19i outdoor unit; our old compressor has a locked rotor.
I bought a Vevor Recovery Refrigerant Recovery Machine, and now a Tank (from watching this video). The Compressor with tax and shipping was $1,350. The Recovery Machine was $350 total. The Tank is $77. The Total to get our 2008 Trane XL19I R22 System working great again is $1,777. There's also no brazing due to Trane's Two Threaded Fittings design. It's going to be so much better than being forced to buy a new 410 Refrigerant System!
Thank you for showing us how to remove and store VALUABLE R22.
Resources on where to purchase those recovery items?
@@turbopomsky3037 Amazon Store Card available to anyone.
When we were finished, I sold the Vevor Recovery Machine and the Refrigerant Tank on Craigslist, and used that money to pay for the Amazon Store Card balance.
@@turbopomsky3037 See next comment.
@@andylowe2725 hmm don’t see it on my end
@@turbopomsky3037 I used the Amazon Store Card. Anyone can apply.
After we were finished, I sold the Vevor Recovery Machine and the Refrigerant Tank on Craigslist. Then, used That money to pay for the Balance on the Amazon Store Card.
I believe you should be weighing the recovery tank so you know how much refrigerant you extracted from the old A/C compressor/condenser. (weighing the refrigerant would let you know whether, or not, the old machine was fully/partially charged).
Thank for your videos!!
Last summer was a rough year for AC issues for me to manage!
Have rental houses in Mississippi, Florida, Alabama and Texas. ACs are a requirement in the South. It is a need to have cool air in the South. Last summer replaced AC in Fort Walton Beach at 7K and it took a couple of weeks to arrive. The house in Navarre I pay for the warranty and that ac had three hard breaks on parts at one time and it was 1K for repair and that unit is only 5 years of age. The AC in Alabama has a slow leak and had $250 of R-22 Freon placed in it. Last summer came back to house in MS with a hole in the ceiling due to pan overflow! Still need to get the drywall patched from that hole!
Your videos make me think I can can do more to spend less! Thank you!
Absolutely you can! I offer remote help for people like yourself, so if you ever need some assistance, check out our membership plan at Patreon.com/diyhvacguy 👍🏼 Cheers!
hopefully your repairs last for a while because the new high efficiency replacement units they started forcing on everyone in january are much more expensive
Started watching your channel this month. Your content has been so helpful! You have saved me a lot of money! Keep up the great work
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Dave. Appreciate for the content you make specially for a beginner like me who work part time with friends that work full time. I like watching your content. This helps me recall jobs that hvac friends thought me. Also., I start buying equipment for me to start working on hvac. Thank you. Keep sharing more information.. God Bless
Thanks so much! Glad my videos are helpful for you!
I would love to see a video on the step by step on a proper pump down To remove coil for cleaning Thank you in advance 😊
I always remove the tank ball valve. Its in a unprotected location. So easy to be knocked open and refrigerant blowout.
Yes! I found that out the hard way. Thankfully I was real fast closing it. I actually just threw a cap on it so even if it got opened nothing would happen
Your videos are very simple and efficient. Thank you very much. God Bless you.
For beginners especially remove Schrader valves before applying heat
Thank you for creating these videos, very helpful. Specific to the top here on recovering refrigerant, the cost to get the specific equipment adds up quickly.
Does this seem right? Are there any recommendations you suggest for the DIYr, who is not likely to do this more than a couple of times.
Vacuum Pump >$400
Scale >$75
Tank > $130 (It is confusing why the tank is so expensive
Gauge to measure evacuation $180
Filter Conversion Kit for Recovery > $75
Total Cost: $860+
Cool seeing the battery adapter 🙌🏽 I got rid of my navac before I got to order that. It'll save you headaches for sure
just got my 608 universal thanks to this guy
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Thanks for the video. I’ve always wonder how the HVAC companies get the refrigerant when they pump down the unit and haul it away.😅
Now you know! :)
Could you explain how to use the purge feature of that machine, and what that does?
Your subscriber count is rising as you are doing gods work!
Thanks man
Just get those back stop valves for your guages luke automotive uses and then pull a vacuum on your lines and machine, skip the entire purge process.
Ordering mine
I understood everything very clearly. Thank you
Very useful information for DIYer! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you thank you so much for awesome content and taking the time to explain for us who are not pro so I welcome as much info as you can share so we can take notes lol. Keep up the great work :) #1fan :) 😊
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻
You aren’t allowed to use recovered refrigerant in systems that are owned by other people. Also if recovering from a unit with a burned out compressor you wouldn’t want to reuse that refrigerant. Other than that good video
watch me
Take a temperature and pressure on the tank to find out if someone else charged it with another refrigerant. Mixed refrigerants are a big no no and cost a lot to dispose of.
How do you know when the king valve is all the way open? I saw you just kept turning, but you didn't show when you stopped. Is there a change in feel when it is fully open? Will it stop turning due to a barrier in place?
Greetings!
I’ve been watching your videos which are super helpful! One big problem with this tank. It is not DOT Approved and the facilities I have visited will not take it because of the lack of conformity the way the tank being built. I looked further in to the DOT-4BA400 and the collar of the tank is very close to the top of th valves, no stamping/engraving on the tanks. Apart from this, I’m sure there are other guidelines I’m not aware of that may lack from the Vevor tank.
Hope this information may be helpful to others with the same problem I’m encountering and Amazon will stop selling this until Vevor can get this rectified with DOT.
It looks like the gray tank is DOT certified but not the cheaper ones. Will pay the extra money for DOT.
Another great video. Dude, your stuff is on-point.
Thanks for the training video !!!
Thank you for the video, I was always interested in this stuff and you make it super easy and simple to learn. Thank you for your help!
Excellent demonstration. Thanks
I was informed by an ac tech that u should not re-use recovered refrigerant because it's dirty and may have contamination.
hello, sorry for stpd question, is there a danger compressor oil loss due to this procedures?
I would just sell the R22 to the supply house and get reclaimed to refill. Makes no sense to use refrigerant somewhere else when it's not above board and you don't have to actually pay for it. Using it in your own equipment is perfectly fine, but not anyone else's.
rather than purging everything, can you just connect the vacuum pump to the second port on the tank and vacuum the tank, manifold gauges lines and recovery machine in one shot while it all hooked up together?
Is there any special consideration when recovering from a mini-split that has only a low side service port? Or just hook to that low side and off you go?
Great Content ! Thank You
I am looking for the most cost effective way for a DIYer to recover R22 so they can install a new home unit. Will there be a video on how to recover R22 just using the compressor? I am not sure I would want to buy all of the equipment needed to recover R22 using a stand alone machine. My home has a 99 Goodman unit. Thanks.
Can you make a video on the exchange process you have with a reclaiming facility? Exchanging a recovery tank?
FYI, many of those Vevor recovery tanks from Amazon are not DOT certified
Thank you for sharing this information.
started doing hvac diy jobs at home. wanted to put a nest to replace my regular thermostat. do you have a video on gas furnace and ac system that wires to nest unit?
Should have used a scale and written the Tare weight of the recovery tank on it as well as the total so you know how much you got in the tank.
Thanks for the video man
Like to see an A coil cleaning
I’ll be doing a video on that soon!
This is a very informative video.
Thank you for lesson. First time on seeing DIY Recovery Option. Imagine it would be same for an automotive AC system via keeping track of which refrigerants one is working with. Thanks 🏊🚣⛵
Side note, recovery is slower unless you remove the valve cores in the path (service valves on low/high) between condenser and recovery tank and a 3rd to use as a valve to isolate the micrometer gauge from pressure when the pump is running.
Correct. Also use the " PURGE FUNCTION " at the End of the Recovery Process, to Remove any liquid refrigerant from the Recovery Machine.
I was about to ask about that. I've never used this small machines. I work on Automotive ac and I'm considering to buy one.
@@VWtech562 Just finished my 99 Sierra last night. Flushed lines and evap replaced everything else. Got rid of the HT6 belly leaker for the sanden style. Started a home/auto diy channel since all the repair vids on youtube were crap so will have this up after a bunch of editing and narration. Weighed in the charge using a postal scale and 12 oz cans, easy to do since we got self sealing cans. Figured my large scale for heavy refrigerant cylinders would be a bit imprecise for a little 12oz can.
@@thebluelunarmonkey I was thinking about using my small kitchen scale to weight the 12oz cans too.. that thing is pretty accurate. My only concern is keeping the can on the scale without falling and giving a false reading.
@@VWtech562 The new cans are self sealing - unlike the pierced cans we are used to. The tap is also self-sealing! so there is minimal loss when removing the can from the tap. You can then weigh the can. Put the can back on the manifold if you still need to add refrigerant. I'll be posting this on my DIY channel when I'm done editing. I could post the raw footage for you but won't have narration. If I do, I'll comment on that channel (Bear, Home Owner DIY) and you can view the channel and watch where I used a digital scale. You do need a scale with a range of at least 16oz (12oz refrigerant + 3.3oz empty can weight)
But you can do it without watching. Know your target charge weight (32oz for me).
Weigh three 12oz cans of R134a - 15.4oz, 15.3oz, 15.5oz.
You know you need 2 full cans 12+12=24 so empty those cans and weigh the empty cans (3.3oz). Subtract from full weight (15.4-3.3 = 12.1oz, 15.3-3.3=12.0, total 24.1oz)
You now need 32oz - 24.1oz, or 7.9oz.
The target weight of the last can is 15.5oz - 7.9oz = 7.6oz.
There will be some waste gas that stays in the lines, you could safely add 1oz and not be in danger of overfilling, so make target 6.6oz.
You can remove the can from the tap when you are close. Wipe off ALL condensation (that's weight!) before weighing. Repeat til the can is at the target weight.
I have found the self sealing cans and taps leak free. Even the tap will hold pressure when removed from the can, the high/low side adapters also hold pressure!
I put my manifold on a vacuum gauge to avoid needing to bleed refrigerant to purge air. I use the extra port (has a schrader) to connect to my vacuum pump and can remove the vacuum hose without losing the vacuum in the manifold gauges. Close off the high, keep low open to vacuum that side. You don't really need to close the low after as the manifold should hold vacuum.
The video is respectable, but when welding the pipes at the outlet of the condenser and reusing that unit, the heat from the welding would be damaging the orings of the service valves. and at the end I didn't see that it purged the recovery tank and the hose that goes to the recovery bottle. Otherwise, as I said, the video is respectable.
Oh the unit is not being reused. It’s being dismantled and scrapped. Yes if it was a newer unit and was going to be reused, definitely protect it from the heat
This is awesome, I have r22 in my system and i have a small leak somewhere and its expensive to recharge. This might be a good investment for a diy fix. Thanks
There are alternatives to R22. R427a, MO99, Bluon, R407c, and others currently cost about 1/3 the cost of real R22. THe current wholesale cost of R22 is around $1300 for a bottle of refrigerant; while the alternatives vary from around $350-400. But, yeah, a leaking system needs to be either repaired or replaced.
Repair it! Don’t fall for the aluminum scam! And Freon is methane and propane
This is an awesome channel!!!
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Could you tell me if the Vevor recovery unit is AHRI or UL approved to meet EPA guidelines? I couldn't find anything on their website, but I am interested in getting one as long as it's approved.
If the epa approves it it just means that it’s stamped with their approval because the manufacturer paid them enough for the stamp of approval….u haven’t figured out that most of the hype is all bs yet?
@@w8what575 Yeah I know it's all money making BS, but regardless their rules require the machines to be EPA approved and I seriously doubt the Vevor is. The owner of this channel decided not to reply so that tells me a lot right there.
yeah as a home owner totally not caring about recovering the refrigerant... post a pic to craigslist it will be gone overnight... they want $150 just to pump down a refrigerator before the trash guys will pick it up but... pro tip .. a metal cutting circular saw blade can be very useful for cutting things into small pieces.
I heard if you flip the blade you can use a regular carpentry blade 👍🏼
The recover machine, having a small condenser, will require a bit more purge to get all the air out compared to hoses.
Initially, when you may have some liquid refrigerant flowing into recovery machine, best to keep it on slow mode. When pressure drops a bit after a couple of minutes you will have primarily gas and can go to fast mode. Running in fast mode with liquid is very hard on recovery unit's compressor.
Recovery tank will get warm and if it gets too hot the pressure can exceed recovery tank working max pressure of 400 psig. Recovery unit should shut down if pressure gets too high. Cool outside of recovery tank with water to keep pressure down.
Thanks!
Good, detailed information if you're trying to learn HVAC skills like me. The question I have is about the manifold set you use in the video. The one you use is made by Vevor, and your tool store lists a set by Yellow Jacket. Are they both just as good?
I've used both types of manifold both vevor and yellow jacket. They are both good brands
Where can the refrigerant be taken to be reclaimed or recycled?
would you clean the refrigerant???
How do you like that recovery unit ?
Just curious if you think over the long run will it last .
It seemed super solid. I can’t give it a long term review but so far it has been great!
If you fix a leak on a mini split (for instance), and need to take out the remaining refrigerant, weigh it, and then put that back in with the additional missing amount, how does one go about that process? I can’t find ANY videos that show that scenario. Thanks!
kinda weird that you recovered liquid refrigerant into the tank with the tank right side up... always been informed that the tank is flipped upside down when recovering as a liquid. then when high side gets to 50psig, you open low side on manifold to recover remaining vapor.
Thanks. Subbed
Nice. Do automotive gauges work or are the fittings different?
Adapters available if different?
Do HVAC guys recover old refrigerant when doing a replacement and then sell it when repairing another old system?
legally you are not allowed to reuse recovered refrigerant apart from putting it back to the original owner's equipment. lot of contractors repurpose recovered refrigerant though.
This recovery machine does not do oil separation? So the refrigerant going in the tank is not 'pure' refrigerant - correct?
How about that accumulator that's iced over and full of liquid refrigerant?
What is EPA. Here we just let it free. Its cheaper than buying a recovery thing.
It's better for the environment. Because r134a damages the ozone layer.
Apparently bombs, nukes ,missiles and tanks don't damage the environment so there's no restriction on those things
Please stop letting the refrigerant free into the atmosphere. We’ve lost enough of our ozone layer already. I beg you.
@@googlesucks2296how do u know for sure? Have u seen the ozone layer with ur own eyes? Have u physically measured this hole in it? Do u even know what Freon is made of? Because it’s all bs! They tell us whatever it takes to get us to follow whatever narrative they push…and this one is the worst of them all…gloom and doom…when we don’t know anything for sure and without any doubt…it’s all garbage
If you recover and then yoy chargue the refrigerant to customer you'll see a new way of bussiness,and you'll dl a godd work
I’m not sure if I should laugh but good one. 😂
I’m changing out my compressor. Can I reuse the refrigerant? Especially since I would assume the filter drier is acting like a filter for the old refrigerant you pump out?
GOOD!
Hi your video is awsome. I have one question regarding this video. I have not seen any liquid or vopor option on refrigerant recovery machine.Whereas the compressor suction side have refrigerant in vapor form and compressor dicharge side have refrigerant in liquid form.So according to my understanding, as you open both valves in the outdoor unit at once and switched on the refrigerant recovery machine, it is sucking both gas and liquid refrigerant from the system and transferring it in the refrigerant storage tank. is it true? Normally in refrigerant recovery machines there is an option for liquid or vapor selection with a knob and we recover liquid and gas refrigerant separately
Why can’t you recover the refrigerant directly into the tank? Since the A/C system is pressurized, wouldn’t the gas flow into the vacuumed tank? Or is the recovery machine necessary because not all of it will flow out?
It would reach an equilibrium pressure where the pressure remaining in the unit is equal to the pressure in the tank, leaving refrigerant in the unit.
@@harryalbert9737
Just saw a video on it and you’re correct (not that you need affirmation) it’s the reason I ordered the machine yesterday.
Dave what sze True BLue hose is that ? 1 meter or 1.5? Thank
I would like to know torch model you used for weld the pipes, where can i get it.
Thanks from Mexico.
Nice video. I just got the same recovery tank you use, 30lb. Do you happen to know the Water Capacity weight of it? Mine doesn't have it stamped on it and is not mentioned in the manual. It's kind of hard to calculate 80% fill weight without knowing its rated WC weight. It also did not have the tare weight, but that was easy enough to figure out.
Isnt it against the law to recover r22 and add it back into a system. It has to be turned in
Price of R-22 $2,000 as of 8/16/2024.
Thank you for all the great videos. In your opinion, which is the best dual run capacitor brand?
TURBO 200 is Excellent.
@Pablo Gaviria Thsnk you Pablo.
Next week I plan to recover the R410A from a 18K mini split conndesor I installed last summer. Had a leak and not sure how much I lost. I have the leak fixed now and tried just adding a little back at a time no luck. I have a vevor recovery tank same as the one you're using in the video and just received my new yellow jacket recovery machine. I put a little 410A in the recovery tank before giving up and ordering the recoverymachine. Is it possible to recover the 410A without first emptying the recovery tank and pulling a vacuum again?
I am interested in purchasing this setup you showed. I have a question on it. If I use this method for 410a I can reuse it in a different system? Does it filter out contaminants as well?
When you do your next reclaim do you have to vacuum the recovery tank again.
Nope, once it has positive pressure it’s good to go 👍🏼 we are giving away a recovery machine in one of our upcoming monthly giveaways. All you have to do is become a support the channel member to be entered. You can find it on our home page, there is a join button 👍🏼 we have some awesome other giveaways coming up too. One of which is a solar mini split! cheers
Would the small hoses not have also gotten the tank down to 60 microns? It simply would have taken longer, yeah?
I watch a video where the guy experimented and the answer was No. I bought the machine after that
I have 42 used ptac units containing 3# of R22 each that I need to scrap. I am going to purchase the recovery machine and tank. Question. Is it possible to put the freon into empty freon tanks? I'm assuming that I have more freon than the recovery tank holds. Or do I just buy extra recovery tanks and store it in them?
I am not certified, but I have a lot of years HVAC experience and A/C experience.
Thank You.
Can I used the same refrigerant? Ho is no good???
To the author. When removing Schrader cores from the service ports during evacuation is required? Thank you
Nope, it just takes a few minutes longer
Can you make a video on how to move a working ac unit to a different location.
I get that we can transfer all the r22 in the unit, but when you move it to the new location how do you get a vacuum on the newly attached copper?
Wouldn’t the king valve be locking the Freon inside the actual unit and u would still be able to use the high and low side valves to pull a vacuum on the lines that go into the home to the coils and once u have them where u need them…u can just open up the king valve again and let the Freon flow into the lines …? Idk…I’m really new to this and am a hands on learner so this is difficult to grasp until I get to do it myself lol
Great Video, Thanks! - O.K., but what's inside that mysterious "Refrigerant Recovery Machine"? 🤔- No big Deal:
It's a 2-Stage Oil Free Lab Vacuum Pump (100$), two Manometers + Valve. At the In-Side a standard Filter Dryer (to be recycled by Heat) & preferably a 40ym Filter (Standard Water Separator) after. At the Out-Side a Valve is very important for not overheating the second piston head, nor heating the refrigerment. Without that counterpressure Valve the little Pump will try to blast a mount of Molecules at 30 bar (100.000 Pa) into the Outlet. [Machine construction at 6:27]
Those cheap oilfree (Outlet non conterminating) Pumps did make only slight Underpressure 950 mbar (95 Pa). You may already have a (100+$) 2-Stage oil Pump for Vacuum Evacuation. 0,05 mbar (5 Pa). If filled with Dry Vakuum Oil!
- The Refrigerant is at 15bar. A consumer Helium Balloon Bottle might be a storage Unit. It's save up to 45 bar.
Concerning the cost of new refrigement - pumping old out, cleaning it by the way & using it again makes Sense.
Even for the Atmosphere!
The content of 2-3 pumped out Refrigerators pays the bill for a "Refrigerant Recovery Machine". 😊
Hi , nice video
I was wondering what is needed for working with R134A and R1234LF . Do I need separate recovery and vacuum systems to prevent cross contamination? Or is there a way to use these for both refrigerants ?
Also the gauges being contaminated between these types ?
Did you find this info out Im wondering the same thing
If you're working on R134A systems do you still need an EPA certificate? Not car A/Cs
How come you didn't place the recovery tank in an ice water bath?
Thanks for the video. Do you have to have a separate recovery pump for every different types of coolant? Ie, one for r22 and another for 134?
About This Item
• High-Efficiency Recovery: The 3/4 HP brush motor refrigerant recovery machine swiftly recovers vapor and liquid refrigerants at a maximum rate of 4.85lb/min.
Equipped with an efficient fan and condenser, it provides stable, strong, and long-lasting performance for professional-grade applications.
• Small in Size, Powerful in Function: Look no further than our lightweight 29.5 Ibs recovery tool, perfect for servicing different refrigeration equipment! Get ready to recover a range of refrigerants, including R134A, R22, R12, R410A, R404A, R502, etc.
• High-pressure Protection: Accurate pressure gauge can precisely monitor the pressure. When the pressure reaches or exceeds 38.6 bar/558 psi, the portable ac recovery machine automatically stops the recovery to ensure safe operation throughout the recovery process.
• Self-cleaning without Residue: After each use, simply turn the knob to the PURGE position. This will activate the freon refrigerant recycling machine's self-cleaning function, which safely discharges any leftover refrigerant into the recovery tank. Additionally, This reduces the risk of machine damage from expansion.
• More Purer, More Safer: With its reusable and easy-to-clean filter screen, this dryer efficiently blocks impurities from entering the intake port and ensures that the refrigerant is moisture-free to prevent oxidation and rusting. Regu' replacement of the dryer is advised to maintain the ,
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of the recovery process.
What to do when the recovery tank begins to get hot?
bucket of ice water and a few tshirts.... throw them on the tank to cool it down will speed up recovery
HA! EPA license to repair my stuff in my house.
I know you need to post the disclaimer, But government overreach has over reached into everything. I’m so sick of it.
It has been the law since the mid 90s'. That is why professionals charge so much.
Yep…I expect the gov to exploit the people in any way possible but I’m appalled at the willingness of the hvac industry to do the same…price gouging so severely as is done with the price of Freon…how is it banned? Is methane banned from the country? No,,so how the hell are they able to ban it if the fan says r whatever on it? Environmental protection? What happens when I remove all the gases from an atmosphere? U destroy the atmosphere….so why are we going along with this lie ? Only hot air needing banned is what comes from the climate scientists lying mouths
Where do you get those in line filter dryers. Turns out my 410A to 1/4" flare adapter was defective and was not pressing on the schrader valve on the condenser. So, I was basically NOT evacuating the line set on my new mini split system. I simply evacuated the manifold gauge and hoses. Unfortunately, I thought all was ok and released the refrigerant from the mini split condensers (yes, not one but TWO 2 ton systems!) so now the refrigerant is contaminated with whatever air was in the line set and evaporator/indoor unit. So, can the refrigerant be recovered and run through the drier/filter or should I simply evacuate the entire system and recharge with fresh refrigerant? Pretty upset. I followed your videos and the manual to a "T" and turns out a defective adapter, screwed me all up. Hope you can respond.
I saw a video where the tech partially backed the schrader out for that reason.
Is a specialized machine needed for R32? Or could that same machine for R410A work fine?
I just bought the Vevor Machine. That was one of my research questions before buying. It can do several types of refrigerant.
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About This Item
• High-Efficiency Recovery: The 3/4 HP brush motor refrigerant recovery machine swiftly recovers vapor and liquid refrigerants at a maximum rate of 4.85lb/min.
Equipped with an efficient fan and condenser, it provides stable, strong, and long-lasting performance for professional-grade applications.
• Small in Size, Powerful in Function: Look no further than our lightweight 29.5 Ibs recovery tool, perfect for servicing different refrigeration equipment! Get ready to recover a range of refrigerants, including R134A, R22, R12, R410A, R404A, R502, etc.
• High-pressure Protection: Accurate pressure gauge can precisely monitor the pressure. When the pressure reaches or exceeds 38.6 bar/558 psi, the portable ac recovery machine automatically stops the recovery to ensure safe operation throughout the recovery process.
• Self-cleaning without Residue: After each use, simply turn the knob to the PURGE position. This will activate the freon refrigerant recycling machine's self-cleaning function, which safely discharges any leftover refrigerant into the recovery tank. Additionally, This reduces the risk of machine damage from expansion.
• More Purer, More Safer: With its reusable and easy-to-clean filter screen, this dryer efficiently blocks impurities from entering the intake port and ensures that the refrigerant is moisture-free to prevent oxidation and rusting. Regu' replacement of the dryer is advised to maintain the ,
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of the recovery process.
Thanks for being educating the recovery steps. May you please let me know what kind of yellow hose connect from recovery machine to the recovery tank? I am new to HVAC and DYI for my home. I already have the Appion hose (APPION 3/8' DIA. HOSE, 4-FOOT, 1/4'FL TO 1/4'FL - MH380004AAY). I bought this hose for vaccum procedure. Could I use this hose to connect from recovery machine to the recovery tank (of course at the outlet port). May you please advise?
Yes you absolutely can. As long as it has 1/4” attachment points as that’s standard 👍🏼
@@diyhvacguy Thanks so much for your quick replied.
Can you use just a regular pump instead of the expensive reclaim
Pump?
no
2nd No
@@UrbanDIYer I was told you can pull a vacuum on a reclaim tank and use manifold gauges to evacuate an ac system.
Are there Specific tanks for 410a since it has higher pressures
So will there be any issues with the recovery tank if you didn’t vacuum it first? I watched another video that neglected to mention that step…..😮😢
yes, refrigreant will be contaminated with air and becomes useless...
I am new to this AC tech stuff, I am struggling to understand the role of using non certified recovery bottles. What can you do with it after you have recovered? Do you just put it under your stairs for 50 years? Or can you return theres bottles somehow? will they be accepted by anyone?
You can reuse the refrigerant in another old r22 system as long as it’s not being “sold”
Have you published the video on getting EPA 608 certification?
Yes! Look in my library and you will find it there :)
What is the purge setting on the recovery unit use for?
how to recover the refrigerant left inside the hose that connect to the recovery tank and the recovery machine? thanks in advance
Tricky question. Good though.