Hey Ralph, if you close the high side gauge ( back out the valve in this case ) and open your manifold you can dump most of the refrigerant back into the system and there will only be a small amount of refrigerant to bleed off into the atmosphere. Of course this would have to be done while the unit was running. Nice video, I use low loss fittings, I think I will try these and see how they work. Thanks
Exactly. Everytime we connect our hoses refrigerant is left in the lines. If we do it many times we eventually lower the refrigerant in the system. I now open my manifold and let the refrigerant back in theough the low side. Minimal loss
Do you not pull the refrigerant that's in your high side hose back into the system? That's seems wasteful. Maybe not one time, but if your are servicing once or twice a year, that adds up.
Nice guy, nice presentation, however I had to chuckle seeing all the valves to hold Freon in the hoses to send back into to suction line. Instead, poof into the air it goes. I don’t have low loss or ball valve hoses so I was looking for at least one of these to trap Freon on the high side when I disconnect to send back into the the suction side. I like the adapter because not only does it prevent any Freon from leaking when installing and removing, if using regular hoses, you can remove it and it still holds the Freon in the hose.
I need a 1/4' adapter that will open the Schrader valve in the the end of the manifold hose that connects to the appliance which doesn't have a Schrader valve. It is a simple copper line puncture kit with a hex screw to open and close the puncture. Do you know of such an adapter?
Can you please show a close-up of how you replaced the o-ring? The o-ring in mine is partially dislodged and not sealing. Using a pick, I can't get it re-seated, and I don't want to pull it all the way out without knowing how to re-install it. Thanks!
Thanks for the video, I'm thinking about ordering a pair of valve core depressors myself. I'm trying to find some with built in ball valves. Just thought I'd add a warning. The EPA will fine you heavily if someone reported you venting refrigerant to the air. If I were you, I'd learn how to feed the hose pressure back into the suction line.
That's funny, Ralph. I got on that site after seeing your FB post about that tool and ordered two Saturday night. Didn't know the model number, but saw how compact the CD5050 was and took a shot. I may break my son in with these, that's the only thing that would probably spook him, that possible spray from the liquid line.
You just luv gadgets. Go ahead, admit it Ralph! You know it's true. (Unfortunately I buy too many toys as well.) The better the tool, the better the service. Good job!
On a domestic refrigerator where you're weighing in OUNCES preventing the loss of refrigerant when you disconnect the hoses is gold. At least that used to be the case. I've been retired many years, and did little work on low and medium temp. ONLY for family and friends. I HATED domestic refrigerators. I preferred light commercial rooftop A/C. You don't always get what you want.
Ralph.... beware when pulling off those from the unit...they tent to blow the o rings out from the residual pressure in the hose....it gets annoying very quick!
Ever since I accidentally dumped a charge due unscrewing a testo pressure gauge off a coworkers lowloss fitting(I didn't realize he put one on) I've had ptsd about any form of refrigerant spray, these will be awesome
What would suck is if the Schrader started leaking when u unscrew the gadget cause u might not know till its all the way off n better have a brass cap ready n let the next guy get surprised.
Been using these for years what I do is purge all three hoses and undepress the liquid line core then open both manifold valves until the pressure equalizes to suction then depress suction core close manifold and you won't lose much refrigerant or get burned.
A experienced tech wouldn't need them... 410-A maybe, but i always wear gloves with 410-A anyway..If ya bleed off your liquid line after shutting it off to your suction side, most of the refrigerant is pulled back into the system. Not a big deal.I have had a few time those could have come in handy. Just not needed for experienced guys like ya said.
I have bought from that website before they used to have everything and their website was so easy to navigate then they redid their site and it sucked so I haven't bought anything else from them lol
“There are some young guys out there that are scared of getting burned.” Hold on, let my old ass release refrigerant to atmosphere… How about, those young guns have to abide by strict regulations and want to release less to atmosphere.
Hey Ralph, if you close the high side gauge ( back out the valve in this case ) and open your manifold you can dump most of the refrigerant back into the system and there will only be a small amount of refrigerant to bleed off into the atmosphere. Of course this would have to be done while the unit was running. Nice video, I use low loss fittings, I think I will try these and see how they work. Thanks
Exactly. Everytime we connect our hoses refrigerant is left in the lines. If we do it many times we eventually lower the refrigerant in the system. I now open my manifold and let the refrigerant back in theough the low side. Minimal loss
Do you not pull the refrigerant that's in your high side hose back into the system? That's seems wasteful. Maybe not one time, but if your are servicing once or twice a year, that adds up.
Nice guy, nice presentation, however I had to chuckle seeing all the valves to hold Freon in the hoses to send back into to suction line. Instead, poof into the air it goes. I don’t have low loss or ball valve hoses so I was looking for at least one of these to trap Freon on the high side when I disconnect to send back into the the suction side. I like the adapter because not only does it prevent any Freon from leaking when installing and removing, if using regular hoses, you can remove it and it still holds the Freon in the hose.
My first company had those. They were a little different but worked pretty good. This was back in 03. Haven't seen them since.
I bought a pair of these from the local supply house based on your recommendation. Thanks!
I need a 1/4' adapter that will open the Schrader valve in the the end of the manifold hose that connects to the appliance which doesn't have a Schrader valve. It is a simple copper line puncture kit with a hex screw to open and close the puncture. Do you know of such an adapter?
Can I use those to add and remove refrigerant?
Can you please show a close-up of how you replaced the o-ring? The o-ring in mine is partially dislodged and not sealing. Using a pick, I can't get it re-seated, and I don't want to pull it all the way out without knowing how to re-install it. Thanks!
Oops, sorry - nevermind - that's a screw-on. Mine is a quick release (for cars).
Thanks for the video, I'm thinking about ordering a pair of valve core depressors myself. I'm trying to find some with built in ball valves.
Just thought I'd add a warning. The EPA will fine you heavily if someone reported you venting refrigerant to the air. If I were you, I'd learn how to feed the hose pressure back into the suction line.
Right, also full hoses of refrigerant removed from the system.
Can this one use with micron gauge?
That's funny, Ralph. I got on that site after seeing your FB post about that tool and ordered two Saturday night. Didn't know the model number, but saw how compact the CD5050 was and took a shot. I may break my son in with these, that's the only thing that would probably spook him, that possible spray from the liquid line.
Nice video Ralph! The nicer manifold connectors in automotive industry use this same concept.
Are they vacuum rated like most Apion products?
Those are awesome, I had some a few years ago but don't know what ever happened to them
Probably still on a unit some where
You just luv gadgets. Go ahead, admit it Ralph! You know it's true. (Unfortunately I buy too many toys as well.) The better the tool, the better the service. Good job!
fantastic lil tool and fantastic timing as I was just missn my t&n fix.
On a domestic refrigerator where you're weighing in OUNCES preventing the loss of refrigerant when you disconnect the hoses is gold. At least that used to be the case. I've been retired many years, and did little work on low and medium temp. ONLY for family and friends. I HATED domestic refrigerators. I preferred light commercial rooftop A/C. You don't always get what you want.
Ralph.... beware when pulling off those from the unit...they tent to blow the o rings out from the residual pressure in the hose....it gets annoying very quick!
Yea, I've had the same problems with mine, after losing a couple O-rings I ended up nylogging them in.
Ever since I accidentally dumped a charge due unscrewing a testo pressure gauge off a coworkers lowloss fitting(I didn't realize he put one on) I've had ptsd about any form of refrigerant spray, these will be awesome
Lol ptsd yep
Great vid Ralph thanks for sharing them , I have never seen them before
I learn something every day, thanks.
been using these since 1994 . 😀
nice tool! I'm getting 4. great heads up Ralph !
I've bought from that place before great service!!
Cool. I've had a couple for over 10 yrs. o ring does give out though.
What would suck is if the Schrader started leaking when u unscrew the gadget cause u might not know till its all the way off n better have a brass cap ready n let the next guy get surprised.
Looks good thanks for sharing.
Been using these for years what I do is purge all three hoses and undepress the liquid line core then open both manifold valves until the pressure equalizes to suction then depress suction core close manifold and you won't lose much refrigerant or get burned.
great find. good for the hard to reach Schrader cores!
i had a customer get mad and demand i put that small amount back in,
Cool tool Ralph
You might want to edit out the part where you dump a few ounces of refrigerant to the atmosphere.
Nice. Did your son buy those?
yes he did Rob
Great information Thank you.
you the man. I like those bad boys
EPA VIOLATION you have to put that refrigerant back in the system!
Nice little gadget!
those are great thank you
Hi and that we help me a lot thanks with my job.
They really speedup charging and evacuation.
A experienced tech wouldn't need them... 410-A maybe, but i always wear gloves with 410-A anyway..If ya bleed off your liquid line after shutting it off to your suction side, most of the refrigerant is pulled back into the system. Not a big deal.I have had a few time those could have come in handy. Just not needed for experienced guys like ya said.
That is a cool tool nice vid
thanks man just order 2 for me on amazon
thanks for the info
thank you!
I want one
I have bought from that website before they used to have everything and their website was so easy to navigate then they redid their site and it sucked so I haven't bought anything else from them lol
That's a great tool
Good stuff
“There are some young guys out there that are scared of getting burned.” Hold on, let my old ass release refrigerant to atmosphere… How about, those young guns have to abide by strict regulations and want to release less to atmosphere.
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neat