Buying a new recovery machine can be quite an investment that needs to last for many years. Before leaping in and buying a unit looking through your options and reading reviews is the best buying method to find a good unit. What fits one scenario might not fit another. If you’re a one-man operation, your… Read More »
Having a refrigerant recovery machine is necessary for an HVAC technician to complete a job that requires recovery. There are many available with varying price ranges and features. I found myself looking for a new unit when my old unit finally gave out after many years of use. My old recovery unit was becoming a… Read More »
Refrigerant recovery from an HVAC system has been mandatory since 1995 when the EPA enacted the Montreal Protocol and required 608 certification of all technicians. Refrigerant must be recovered; otherwise, huge fines can be imposed. The EPA allows for de-minimis release, or basically refrigerant released when connecting hoses to and from a unit or tank.… Read More »