DrZarkloff:


I show how to connect and purge hoses when recovering refrigerant from an a/c system. Please do not be confused by the R-410A gauges. My R-22 gauges were broken and I was forced to use my R-410A gauges.

Comment please!

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24 Responses to “HVAC recovery system hook-up and hose purge”

  1. DrZarkloff Says:

    The data label on the side of the unit has that information.

  2. simsrunit Says:

    dr z. how did you know you need 160 oz of refrigerant

  3. elaineNdarwin Says:

    hey you video how to charge R- 410 a

  4. hpaddyh Says:

    liquid side

  5. hpaddyh Says:

    Hey’ don’t get me wrong, Not picking on anyone ok? Although might appear that way to you, I was just injecting proper procedure and very condensed I will say.
    I will admit I am very specific in way I do procedures such as above. My field of expertise over years has taught me that, and anyone in HVACR trade knows you are always on a learning curve. Just trying to add more info to his lesson. have a nice day.

  6. hpaddyh Says:

    ok, if recovery cylinder is empty and not contaminated then you could reuse. only then.

  7. hpaddyh Says:

    once refrigerants are in recovery tank they are mixed with other refrigerant from prior customers. cannot transfer back to current system. Also should wait 15 min or so after evacuation to see if micron level rises above 500 to very leak free.

  8. Rock4660 Says:

    Dr. Z spent time to show us how to do it, be nice and don’t pick on him.

  9. DrZarkloff Says:

    I don’t like to reuse old refrigerant.

  10. bahopik Says:

    good luck :)

  11. nfectedtoe Says:

    You didnt have to charge it with a new tank of 22. Why didnt you charge it with your recovery cylinder???? dont make no sense

  12. katie1987xxx Says:

    I hope he kills u instead of the ozone layer

  13. bahopik Says:

    Hey! Where are the low loss fittings?! Do u wanna kill our Ozone Layer? You’re violating EPA’s section 608! Did u know that there is a big reward for turning u in? I’m not gonna do that but… u better get them. Recovery cylinder is not DOT approved as well - yellow top and should be GRAY body. Have a good one :)

  14. katie1987xxx Says:

    good video, ur kinda **** too

  15. sapper6d Says:

    Thats why you always charge a txv system by subcooling, so you insure you always have liquid available for the txv. You can adjust superheat on some expansion valves but you never charge it by super heat.

  16. djsleepy1 Says:

    you can use Rx11-flush

  17. pclle Says:

    just can’t re use r-12 once you have to make a repair you must convert or get a new system

  18. vector00234 Says:

    because the txv takes time to adjust to different condistions so if you install a brand new system on a 90 + derg. day more than likely you will add more freon than needed to get the 12/14 derg. SH

  19. vector00234 Says:

    I’m in the HVAC Business and i’ve been told that if you have a TXV it’s best to do subcooling and if you have a piston charge by superheat. I think that 10 degrees of subcooling on most 410a systems is the sweet spot. I’ve found that doing superheat you can easily OVER CHARGE the system “TXV” metered

  20. bergendahl836 Says:

    410A systems are tolerable of some residual mineral oils. 5% is the magic number . A good flush is always good practice but lineset replacement is not always essential for upgrading to puron(410-A)

  21. DrZarkloff Says:

    I do recommend that you replace your line set, especially if the new system calls for a larger suction line. However, you can use the existing line set if you flush it out really good with a flushing system like Pro-Flush by DiversiTech.

  22. yuwda01 Says:

    Dr Z,

    I plan to replce my R22 system with R410A system. Do I need to replace the lineset? I check the new R410A unit and it uses the same size of lineset. Any product I can use to flush the residual oil in lineset without changing to new lineset?

    Thanks

  23. DrZarkloff Says:

    Not as long as it’s clean.

  24. THEtechknight Says:

    isnt there a code against reusing reclaimed refrigerant?

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