XtremepowerUS 3CFM 1/4HP Air Vacuum Pump HVAC R134a R12 R22 R410a A/C Refrigeration Kit AC Manifold Gauge R134 Can Tap Included Carrying Tote
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To directly answer your question, the refrigerant is stored in a refrigerant recovery tank / refrigerant recovery machine, which, ironically, would eliminate the need for this kit if you already had one. When the system is drawn down into a vacuum, no refrigerant will be present. br>br>With this kit, you can vacuum the system and recharge it with new refrigerant. It does not recover or store refrigerant in any way.
The vacuum pump is unconcerned about the type of Freon used. I've used it on a car as well as a home air conditioner. The fittings on your Jeep should be compatible with this pump. If you use it with a home air conditioner, you'll need different adapters to fit the AC's ports. These are low-cost and easy to find on Amazon.
When you're not using the gauge set, they're just for "hooking" the end of your hoses (the ones that connect to the car). br>It's a fancy coat hook that keeps everything tidy.
I've only had it for a few weeks, but the gauges appear to be in good working order. So far, there has been no use of the pump.
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I vacuumed and recharged my F150 with it. In less than two minutes, it had pulled around 28 inches. The gauges did not leak after they were sealed. The only drawback is that they are multi-purpose. Because the amount of space on the gauge between "0" and "30" inches of vacuum is incredibly small, you won't be able to get a really accurate reading. It was, however, acceptable. Within 3 or 4 minutes, I had pulled it up to 30 inches and held it there for 45 minutes.
The pump came empty and with a bottle of oil, which you only needed about 75% of the bottle to fill it. Pay close attention to the instructions. br>br>The R134a connections were perfect in terms of working and sealing. To connect it to a can adapter, you'll need to do the following: These will have to be purchased separately. I bought a FJC 6030 can tap and a FJC 6015 ACME to hose adapter. br>br> The kit paid for itself the first time it was used. Even if the pump fails later on due to the low cost of these Chinese no-name pumps. It'll be well worth your time and effort. The gauge/manifold kit and the pump aren't "heavy use," and they probably wouldn't hold up in a real shop environment, but you're saving a third of the cost. br>br>Because this won't be a frequently used item, I like the storage bag to keep it clean and dust-free.
I was hesitant to buy this pump because I didn't think I'd use it enough to make it pay for itself; however, it's a great pump for the price. AFTER FOUR SYSTEMS, IT HAS ACTUALLY DONE SO. and more. Some people prefer hose connectors that depress the Schrader valves automatically when they are snapped into place; This, however, increases the risk of refrigerant leakage and air entering the lines, as well as the risk of injury. It's a pain to remember to open and close valves on both ends of the hose, but it's the only way to go. The only reason I gave it a four-star rating was because in place of a 5-star rating a single star isn't much - I wish they had included an R134a can tap valve that could be attached to the hose. If you're going to use the system properly, you'll need one anyway, so why not include it?.
Today, after installing a new AC compressor kit, I used this to purge and fill the AC on a 2000 Camaro. I started by lowering the system's pressure to a -. To leak test it, set the gauges to 30 psi, close the valves, and leave it for 45 minutes. I then pumped it for another hour to remove any moisture or contaminants from the system because there were no leaks. After that, I added the proper amount of refrigerant, and the air conditioner is now working perfectly. The air is bitterly cold. The money spent on this kit was well spent. You only need to purchase a refrigerant can tap in addition to this kit.
I decided to do the job myself after receiving a high quote to complete the installation of my Pioneer mini split system. I had no problems using this vacuum to clear three zones. The hoses aren't the best, but the manifold, gauges, and vacuum are all high-quality and capable of maintaining a vacuum when closed. It came with everything I needed except an adapter for the Pioneer mini split's charging port, which I appreciated. This would easily be a 5 star rating if the hoses were of higher quality.
"This kit includes everything you'll need to vacuum your auto AC system and add new refrigerant (except an AC refrigerant can tap and, of course, a refrigerant recovery machine). " The gauges are incredibly precise, and the vacuum pump works flawlessly. The AC compressor, condenser/drier assembly, and O-ring assembly were all replaced. In my 2011 Scion xB, I used this product to replace the rings and expansion valve, and it worked flawlessly. When you're finished, store the kit in the included nylon bag, which is very handy. Make sure you read the user manuals/guides thoroughly to ensure you don't miss anything important, particularly the requirement to fill the vacuum pump with oil. You'll need a can tap if you buy the 12 oz refrigerant cans from an auto parts store, but you won't be able to hook the yellow hose directly to the can tap unless it has a built-in Schrader valve (the threads won't match). This kit includes two Schrader valve adapters with the proper threads for both the yellow hose and the can tap, which solves the problem. Connect the can tap to one of the adapters included in the kit, then the yellow hose to the can tap, and you're ready to go. Overall, this is a must-have for anyone who wants to do their own air conditioning.
If anyone knows how much a set of is worth, please let me know. This is an excellent purchase. A set of "professional gauges" is expensive, according to anyone who has priced them. This set has served me well on two occasions. This is a good set of tools, in my opinion, for someone who works on their car's air conditioning on a regular basis. The 12 oz. is not included in this calculation. As a result, you'll require the Interdynamics DV- 134 R- Brass Dispensing Valve for 134a Air Conditioning - For $6, you can get a pack of one.
The gauges and pump helped me get through a novice mechanic re-installation. Without difficulty, I installed an r134a air conditioner compressor and condenser. All of the adapters needed to connect to the car's high and low beams, as well as the pump, are included. The A/C lines on the car were perfectly matched - no leaks. When refilling a system, you'll need to buy an r123a can tap and valve separately (for the yellow service line), as this kit doesn't come with one. Before working on the system myself, I had my car emptied of r134a by a mechanic. By watching YouTube videos and asking experienced DIYers and mechanics questions, I was able to figure out how the gauges work and the significance of the vacuum pump. I had no experience with auto air conditioning before purchasing this kit, but it provided everything I needed for a compressor and condenser replacement as well as a r134a refill in a 2007 Volkswagen.
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