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.
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.
This is a great top that my supervisor taught me today! I can’t wait to get back to work tonight and see about a potential leak! Superheat too high!!!!!!!!!!!! Low 134a pressures. She’s losing Freon or she’s restricted. Med fridges are fun 😅
Awesome! If you need some more in depth assistance, check out our Patreon page where for $50 cancellable at any time, we give you one on one assistance with diagnosing, repairing, replacing and help with warranty info! That can be found at Patreon.com/diyhvacguy Cheers!
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
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
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.
@@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 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).
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?
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.
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?
I was wondering some people recover from liquid line first and then from vapor line and connected to recovery tank to liquid valve, can you do it idea there way?
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?
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+
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
thanks man , it's the 2 time I see this video. one question: when you do the recovery why do you connect to the blue valve of the tank and not to the red one(where is the vacuum gauge)?
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 :) 😊
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.
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?
Hello, I have a new 6cfm vacuum pump with a new field piece vacuum gauge. I tried to vacuum a recovery tank (vevo) and noticed that once I get to about 1500 microns the gauge starts to go up in readings. Why is that? My vacuum is a Coolmaster 2 stage 6cfm. Please help!
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?
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 🏊🚣⛵
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.
if the old unit compressor still runs, hook up your gauge set, close the small line, plug in the disconnect, run unit until gauge reads near zero psi. now you can save that r22 inside the old unit...
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?
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!
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
I have a unit that got struck by lightening and I want to change the compressor. I want to recover the Freon and reuse it when I change out the compressor. Is that ok to do? Some say the Freon is not useable again
If your compressor didn’t have what’s called compressor burn out, you can absolutely recover it, but you won’t be able to find a new unit that supports r22. They’re all 410a. So you are better off recovering it and selling it or having a company come and recover it for you.
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
@@w8what575 epa test first here. keep king valves closed until you prove you have no leaks. vacuum pump must hold 28-30 negative psi over night. now, open king valves. start cooling, read low side gauge, there is a charging chart on the inside cover of the unit, follow that.
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?
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.
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
You should have isolated "before the pump" first, not at the cylinder and then turned the pump selector to purge, to get rid of excess refrigerant in the pump. Then isolate the cylinder.
I just bought the Vevor Machine. That was one of my research questions before buying. It can do several types of refrigerant. Advertised: 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 , 个 of the recovery process.
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 , 个 of the recovery process.
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.
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?
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?
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?
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.
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.
www.trutechtools.com/Accutools-A10757-1-TruBlu-Starter-Evacuation-Kit They’re spendy but worth their weight in gold. Use discount code qualityhvac for 8% off your order! Cheers
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.
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 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.
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
This is a great top that my supervisor taught me today! I can’t wait to get back to work tonight and see about a potential leak! Superheat too high!!!!!!!!!!!! Low 134a pressures. She’s losing Freon or she’s restricted. Med fridges are fun 😅
deduct tare from total weight
@@TheMorumotto but you can’t do that without a scale 😂
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
Awesome! If you need some more in depth assistance, check out our Patreon page where for $50 cancellable at any time, we give you one on one assistance with diagnosing, repairing, replacing and help with warranty info! That can be found at Patreon.com/diyhvacguy Cheers!
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
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!
Could you explain how to use the purge feature of that machine, and what that does?
just got my 608 universal thanks to this guy
🤘🏼🤘🏼
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).
Your videos are very simple and efficient. Thank you very much. God Bless 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 😊
Thanks!
Cool seeing the battery adapter 🙌🏽 I got rid of my navac before I got to order that. It'll save you headaches for sure
Your subscriber count is rising as you are doing gods work!
Thanks man
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?
I understood everything very clearly. 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.
Where would you connect the piercing valve when recovering refrigerant from a mini fridge to prepare it for disposal?
Appreciate for the content you make specially for a beginner like me❤
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?
hello, sorry for stpd question, is there a danger compressor oil loss due to this procedures?
I was wondering some people recover from liquid line first and then from vapor line and connected to recovery tank to liquid valve, can you do it idea there way?
Can you make a video on the exchange process you have with a reclaiming facility? Exchanging a recovery tank?
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?
Very useful information for DIYer! Thanks for sharing!
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+
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
thanks man , it's the 2 time I see this video.
one question: when you do the recovery why do you connect to the blue valve of the tank and not to the red one(where is the vacuum gauge)?
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! 🙏🏻
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.
Does the true blue hose come with the vacuum pump? I can't find it on your store?
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.
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! :)
Sir during recovering refrigerant the ac unit should be on condition or off condition???
Do you need a recovery machine or can you just vacuum your tank and use manifold and hook directly to the tank?
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?
Hello, I have a new 6cfm vacuum pump with a new field piece vacuum gauge. I tried to vacuum a recovery tank (vevo) and noticed that once I get to about 1500 microns the gauge starts to go up in readings. Why is that? My vacuum is a Coolmaster 2 stage 6cfm. Please help!
Another great video. Dude, your stuff is on-point.
This recovery machine does not do oil separation? So the refrigerant going in the tank is not 'pure' refrigerant - correct?
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?
I would like to know torch model you used for weld the pipes, where can i get it.
Thanks from Mexico.
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 🏊🚣⛵
Where can the refrigerant be taken to be reclaimed or recycled?
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.
if the old unit compressor still runs, hook up your gauge set, close the small line, plug in the disconnect, run unit until gauge reads near zero psi. now you can save that r22 inside the old unit...
For beginners especially remove Schrader valves before applying heat
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.
Don't you usually do the liquid then the vapor?
The compressor is off gotta suck through both for this appliance
Dave what sze True BLue hose is that ? 1 meter or 1.5? Thank
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
Do Vevor recovery tanks have a DOT approval?
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!
you must read the label on the outdoor unit, it has the amount and type of refrigerant listed. you need a scale.
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
I have a unit that got struck by lightening and I want to change the compressor. I want to recover the Freon and reuse it when I change out the compressor. Is that ok to do? Some say the Freon is not useable again
If your compressor didn’t have what’s called compressor burn out, you can absolutely recover it, but you won’t be able to find a new unit that supports r22. They’re all 410a. So you are better off recovering it and selling it or having a company come and recover it for you.
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.
Thanks for the training video !!!
Why do you use the pump first to the recover tank?
so you can reuse the freon...if the compressor was not a burn out.
Excellent demonstration. Thanks
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
@@w8what575 epa test first here. keep king valves closed until you prove you have no leaks. vacuum pump must hold 28-30 negative psi over night. now, open king valves. start cooling, read low side gauge, there is a charging chart on the inside cover of the unit, follow that.
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!
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?
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.
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 bought a vevor recovery tank,but the tank no wc(water capacity) on nameplate, how do I know the capacity of the tank?
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
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...
You should have isolated "before the pump" first, not at the cylinder and then turned the pump selector to purge, to get rid of excess refrigerant in the pump. Then isolate the cylinder.
Anyone know what series or model number navac pump is that? 4 cfm?
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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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.
Can I used the same refrigerant? Ho is no good???
Are there Specific tanks for 410a since it has higher pressures
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.
so if you want to reuse the refrigerant you can use the liquid side on the recovery tank?
Yesir
thank you
@@diyhvacguy if you can make a video showing that, that would be great
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!
Have you published the video on getting EPA 608 certification?
Yes! Look in my library and you will find it there :)
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?
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.
If you're working on R134A systems do you still need an EPA certificate? Not car A/Cs
We’re can I buy that small torch set?
On our Amazon store. You can find a link in the video description 👍🏼
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”
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.
So when you recover can you use that freon on another machine
Yes, you just aren’t allowed to “sell” it to a customer
This is a very informative video.
would you clean the refrigerant???
What does that filter dryer do ?
Removes moister
Great Content ! Thank You
Thank you for sharing this information.
how to recycle the tanks or the refrigerant?
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.
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.
What did you do with the refrigerant in the machine?
This video showed how to pump it into the tank 👍🏼
You can use it on your person units or friends but legally aren’t allowed to “sell” recovered refrigerant.
How about that accumulator that's iced over and full of liquid refrigerant?
a link where you bought that vacuum hose if possible
www.trutechtools.com/Accutools-A10757-1-TruBlu-Starter-Evacuation-Kit
They’re spendy but worth their weight in gold. Use discount code qualityhvac for 8% off your order! Cheers
@@diyhvacguy Thank you!
Isnt it against the law to recover r22 and add it back into a system. It has to be turned in
Was that brazing rod or silver solder?
Brazing rod. Silver solder comes in a roll. Brazing rod comes in sticks
@@diyhvacguy good point
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
Would this work to recover freon from a car?
Yes
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
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