How To Properly Recover HVAC Refrigerant Into A Tank

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This video is for educational purposes. Any and all HVAC repair work is done at your own risk. Any person attempting to deal with any type of refrigerant MUST have their EPA 608 certificate. The DIY HVAC Guy channel is not responsible for any possible damages or injuries caused by the use or misuse of the provided information.

[industrialmaintenancesolutions]

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.

[mondrian]

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.

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[jjf]

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[ReliableHVACR]

Cool seeing the battery adapter 🙌🏽 I got rid of my navac before I got to order that. It'll save you headaches for sure

[gdbnqpc]

Very useful information for DIYer! Thanks for sharing!

[nolannsautodetail]

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 :) 😊

[skipsaunders]

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).

[gregoriocampo]

I understood everything very clearly. Thank you

[brianreip]

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!

[nolannsautodetail]

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 😊

[tjslbfyt]

Could you explain how to use the purge feature of that machine, and what that does?

[eulaliorodriguez]

Thank you for sharing this information.

[Honestandtruth]

I don't have EPA But 7-years ago I installed a Complete A/C system myself and I am just a handyman/ regular guy😅

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[AstonSubstantive]

Another great video. Dude, your stuff is on-point.

[tpaternoster]

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 <500 microns >$180
Filter Conversion Kit for Recovery > $75

Total Cost: $860+

[andylowe]

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.