Collection: Recovery & Evacuation Tools

Refrigerant Recovery & Evacuation Tools – Complete Your Service Workflow

Before you can evacuate a system, you need to recover the refrigerant. Before you can charge, you need to prove the vacuum. This collection brings together the tools that cover both sides of that workflow — recovery machines, vacuum pumps, micron gauges, vacuum pump oil, and evacuation hoses — so you can build a complete, compliant service setup without hunting across multiple pages.

The Recovery & Evacuation Workflow

1. Recover — use a recovery machine to remove refrigerant from the system before any service work. Required by law for fluorocarbon refrigerants in Australia.
2. Evacuate — connect a vacuum pump and pull the system down to remove moisture and non-condensables.
3. Verify — use a digital micron gauge to confirm you've hit the required vacuum level (typically <500 microns) and that it holds on a decay test.
4. Charge — recharge with the correct refrigerant by weight using a refrigerant scale.

What's in This Collection

• Refrigerant recovery machines — portable and workshop units for residential, commercial, and automotive A/C work
• Vacuum pumps — 2-stage rotary vane pumps from Javac, Fieldpiece, Robinair, and Wipcool
• Digital micron gauges — Pirani and electronic vacuum gauges for accurate evacuation verification
• Vacuum pump oil — Javac and Fieldpiece oils matched to your pump model
• Evacuation hoses and fittings — large-bore hoses and core removal tools to speed up pull-down

Tips for Faster, Better Evacuations

• Remove valve cores — Schrader cores restrict flow by up to 90%. Use a core removal tool and leave them out during evacuation.
• Use large-bore hoses — 1/4" hoses are for charging, not evacuating. Use 3/8" or larger dedicated evacuation hoses.
• Change your oil — cloudy or milky oil is saturated with moisture and can't pull a deep vacuum. Change it regularly.
• Measure at the system — connect your micron gauge to the system side, not the pump, for an accurate reading.

Related Categories

• HVAC Tool Kits — bundled recovery and evacuation kits for installers and service techs
• Refrigerant Leak Detectors — find leaks before and after service work
• Manifold Gauge Sets — for pressure monitoring and charging
• Javac Tools — browse the full Javac range