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Thread: recovery tank question
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05-12-2007, 12:04 AM #1
recovery tank question
this is probably a stupid question,, but what the heck,,,,
on a standard yellow and gray recovery tank there is a vapor port and a liquid port. if i take liquid out of a cooler and put it in the recovery tank,,, how do i get the liquid back into the cooler?
in other words,,, do i need to invert the bottle, or is the liquid line attached to a tube at the bottom of the tank?
thanks,
mike
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05-12-2007, 12:31 AM #2
Re: recovery tank question
In a two tap bottle the liquid tap is connected to the bottom of the tank with a dip tube.
If all else fails, use the vapour tap and invert the tank.Brian - Newton Abbot, Devon, UK
Retired March 2015
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05-12-2007, 12:45 AM #3
Re: recovery tank question
sheesh,, i never thought of that,,, invert the bottle and use the vapor line. thanks brian
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05-12-2007, 02:23 AM #4
Re: recovery tank question
Whilst on the subject of recovering gas, does anyone else put a drier in the line to filter any contaminates out or is it just me being anal
Regards
Raymond
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05-12-2007, 10:13 AM #5
Re: recovery tank question
Buy a Polar Pump cause they have a servicable strainier inside then you don`t need an external one after all they are only used to prevent solid foriegn matter entering the compressor and causing damage
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05-12-2007, 10:58 AM #6
Re: recovery tank question
Raymond,
it is good practice to put a filter/dryer in the line as you are recovering.
Some manufacturers of recovery units insist on it.Tony
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05-12-2007, 11:29 AM #7
Re: recovery tank question
Hi Raymond
We use a drier on the suction to our recovery units. This helps to protect the recovery compressor and is usually changed each time they are used, cheap insurance.
Some makers also recommend a small amount of oil in the suction as well, helps to lubricate the bearings.
Paul
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05-12-2007, 03:25 PM #8
Re: recovery tank question
i have a drier for that purpose,, but i havent worked on a system that i would doubt the cleanliness of the refrigerant. i have this picture in my head of sucking some kinda gray sludge out of some old cooler and pulling it through my new machine.
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