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| ajae
 |  "Refridgerant Recovery"
, posted Sun 15 May 10:04  
I will be starting to recover refridgerant from refrigerators and freezers in a large scale application (80 - to 100 units daily).
I have had all kinds of "portable" recovery units shown to me and I believe that considering my volume, I would burn out most commercial recovery units.
I have been researching recovery pumps and have come to the conclusion on making it myself.
I am going to construct a manifold with 5 to 10 drops so I can recover multiple units at a time, but I am unsure about the pump.
I have some information that has led me to walk in cooler compressors something in the 5 to 10 hp range.
Would the 5 to 10 hp compressor be the right "tool" for the job?
Or should I go bigger/smaller?
What company makes a good compressor for this application?
Would I need two compressors, one for r12 and one for 134, or could I use the same one just pumping into separate cylinders?
We are Type 1 certified and understand all the EPA tracking requirements. Just unsure about recovery systems.
Thanks
JTC
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| niko851
|  "Re(1):Refridgerant Recovery"
, posted Sun 15 May 13:53
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I will be starting to recover refridgerant from refrigerators and freezers in a large scale application (80 - to 100 units daily).I have had all kinds of "portable" recovery units shown to me and
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I can answer part of your questions for ya:
Would I need two compressors, one for r12 and one for 134, or could I use the same one just pumping into separate cylinders?
You need two. NEVER mix refrigerants.
We are Type 1 certified and understand all the EPA tracking requirements. Just unsure about recovery systems.
Type 1 is insufficient for what you are doing. This is for small appliances with less that 5lbs. refrigerant. For the applicaitons you referenced, this exceeds the criteria. You're going to need a Type II in order to 'comply' with the regulations...
As far as the rest, I'm not sure as to what you're trying to accomplish, however there are MANY different models out there that are robust and will do the job. Just verify you're in compliance with the EPA before going further...
Hope this helps,
Niko
Check your circuit breaker or fuses before calling for service - it could save you $$!!
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| | ajae
| "Re(2):Refridgerant Recovery" , posted Sun 15 May 14:33
thanks for the info niko851.
however type 1 is all I will need. I am only recovering refirdgerant from refigerators which only has about 4 - 5 ounces in each.
my problem is i will have numerous unit to recover and the small portable pumps will not be sufficent.
i need 2 good commercial compressors the will do the job
Thanks
JTC
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