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Yesterday, 06:43 PM
Thread: G5 comes today.
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The G5Twin handles 410A. The purge function...
The G5Twin handles 410A.
The purge function has nothing to do with the refrigerant coming out at disconnect. If you get a lot of back pressure coming from the tank, AND if you are connected to the... -
05-22-2013, 12:28 PM
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There's another place that brazing without...
There's another place that brazing without nitrogen shows up: during evacuation with a vacuum pump. Ever changed your vacuum pump and seen the oil come out dark and sludgy? Where does all the dirt,...
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05-22-2013, 12:03 PM
Thread: G5 comes today.
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There are two things that make the most noise in...
There are two things that make the most noise in the G5: the airflow, and liquid recovery when using 1/4" hoses or other restrictions at the tank.
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05-22-2013, 11:19 AM
Thread: G5 comes today.
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Mark, I'm glad to hear that it's working the way...
Mark, I'm glad to hear that it's working the way we had intended. :grin2:
The EPA isn't concerned with external pumps on recovery machines, and the only reason anyone would need to be is if the... -
05-21-2013, 06:34 PM
Thread: G5 comes today.
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Pretty close, I'd like to add some more...
Pretty close, I'd like to add some more information on this point:
The "Purge" function on recovery machines essentially changes the unit's internal refrigerant flow to pull refrigerant out of the... -
05-21-2013, 06:12 PM
Thread: New YJ 95760 revovery machine...
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I know I'm late to the thread, but I thought I'd...
I know I'm late to the thread, but I thought I'd clear up some info on required vacuum levels for recovery:
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10-31-2012, 01:57 PM
Thread: Appion TEZ-8 Questions
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We've done some pseudo-scientific tests to see...
We've done some pseudo-scientific tests to see what kind of time you'd be looking at IF you managed to freeze moisture in the system. We put about a full ounce of water in a mock-up system, with huge...
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10-16-2012, 11:02 AM
Thread: R410 Refrigerant Recovery
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If it's still running, you might only have...
If it's still running, you might only have damaged the capacitor. Open up the unit and test the capacitance, should be about 200MFD. It probably is reading low, so replacing that might just get the...
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07-25-2012, 02:06 PM
Thread: Vacuum pump oil
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It is a synthetic blend that is very hydroPHOBIC;...
It is a synthetic blend that is very hydroPHOBIC; it repels moisture, which allows more moisture to be released in the exhaust ultimately keeping the oil "dryer" for longer. This has a number of...
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06-04-2012, 09:02 PM
Thread: Appion 2
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Fritz, thank you for your videos, and for giving...
Fritz, thank you for your videos, and for giving us a chance to make these improvements. We never stop looking for ways to improve our products, and this kind of feedback is priceless.
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06-04-2012, 08:57 PM
Thread: Appion 2
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If it grips the cores, then it's working. If not,...
If it grips the cores, then it's working. If not, contact us and we'll arrange an exchange... we will either need the old plunger, or a proof of purchase. Either way, call or email us and we'll take...
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06-01-2012, 03:18 PM
Thread: Best Recovery Machines
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I'd be interested in learning what kind of liquid...
I'd be interested in learning what kind of liquid speeds you get with the G5 and this "subcooler," since chilled copper does affect speeds quite a bit.
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05-31-2012, 08:58 PM
Thread: Appion vs C&D
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We've found that the hoses get marred pretty...
We've found that the hoses get marred pretty easily, I think because of the texture and color combined. Through all the handling of production (cutting to size, crimping, evacuating, packaging), it's...
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05-31-2012, 08:49 PM
Thread: Appion vs C&D
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Get in touch with us, this way we can make sure...
Get in touch with us, this way we can make sure you receive a corrected replacement for sure, the first time.
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05-31-2012, 03:09 PM
Thread: Appion vs C&D
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Yes, each MegaFlow component (hoses, core removal...
Yes, each MegaFlow component (hoses, core removal tools) is evacuated and confirmed as vacuum-tight.
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05-30-2012, 05:42 PM
Thread: Appion vs C&D
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Clover, I couldn't agree more about questioning...
Clover, I couldn't agree more about questioning manufacturer claims; I know for a fact that a number of manufacturers fudge certain details about their products, and we are constantly doing...
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05-30-2012, 05:30 PM
Thread: Appion vs C&D
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Thank you to Fritz and to HVAC-Talk for sharing...
Thank you to Fritz and to HVAC-Talk for sharing your feedback, this is how we are able to continuously improve our products. Rest assured that we stand behind our products and our name; if you have...
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03-02-2012, 03:33 PM
Thread: Appion TEZ8
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A large portion of the cost of the cartridges is...
A large portion of the cost of the cartridges is the replacement of the cartridges themselves. Keep in mind that with the Tez8, when you replace the cartridge, you are replacing the equivalent of the...
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03-02-2012, 03:28 PM
Thread: Appion core tools leaking
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I heard the Appion man was out saving the world,...
I heard the Appion man was out saving the world, so I thought I'd see if I could help you out instead. :putergreet:
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02-17-2012, 11:39 AM
Thread: Appion Core Tool DOA
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Same thing, you can send me a message or contact...
Same thing, you can send me a message or contact us at the factory, and we'll get you taken care of.
The problem you are describing indicates that you have used pliers to tighten the fitting... as... -
02-16-2012, 03:24 PM
Thread: Appion Core Tool DOA
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Send me a message by Email or HVAC-Talk messaging...
Send me a message by Email or HVAC-Talk messaging with your address information, and I'll get some out to you.
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09-21-2011, 06:25 PM
Thread: Appion Core Tool DOA
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Glad you got taken care of right away. I don't...
Glad you got taken care of right away. I don't think we've received yours here yet, but it'll be coming to me when it does. Let me know if any other issues with the new one.
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09-21-2011, 06:16 PM
Thread: Charging hoses
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Whatever hoses you get, make sure you have use...
Whatever hoses you get, make sure you have use 3/8" or larger hoses for recovery and evacuation, you'll be glad for how much time you save each time. Even on systems with 1/4" access ports, this...
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09-21-2011, 06:07 PM
Thread: Appion Core Tool DOA
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There is a pack of o-rings you can get, pretty...
There is a pack of o-rings you can get, pretty inexpensive, you can ask your wholesaler to check on Appion Part # KTMV10. Or, if they have worn out soon after purchase, please give me a call at the...
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09-20-2011, 11:16 AM
Thread: Appion Core Tool DOA
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Our factory is actually in Englewood, where we...
Our factory is actually in Englewood, where we moved to a larger facility last year. Prior to that, we were located in Denver proper, about a mile away from our current location. Since you're local,...
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