Vacuum rated valve core remover tool

[socotech]

Does anybody know a brand name / pn for a vacuum rated core removal tool? I currently use a yellow jacket and have never had one that didn't leak.

[billg]

Appion

MGAVCT 1/4" MegaFlow Vacuum-Rated Valve Core Removal Tool Black
MGAVCR 5/16" MegaFlow Vacuum-Rated Valve Core Removal Tool R410a Rose

[socotech]

Thanks. Just what I needed.

[hvac5646]

Appion

MGAVCT 1/4" MegaFlow Vacuum-Rated Valve Core Removal Tool Black
MGAVCR 5/16" MegaFlow Vacuum-Rated Valve Core Removal Tool R410a Rose

I think it's worth mentioning (since the OP asked) that Appion is the only one that has a traceable NIST rating down to 20 microns and the C&D brand are factory rated (no official test cert rating) to 200 microns.

I don't know about YJs core tools rating, although the C&D factory said they made some core tools for them and JB.

[hvac wiz 79]

Only thing about the appion crt I don't care for is the rubber wears down fast. I only fiber tighten it and been through 2 o ring repair kits already. Don't use it frequently enough to think it's a normal wear and tear thing.

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[Lightning_Boy]

Another vote for appion.
Still waiting for o ring seals to get chewed up or fail.
So far so good. However you do get what you pay for $40+ .
I also have a C&D plus a YJ. They're okay but definitely not as weighty or well made as the 2 Appions I have.

[Jbart]

Appion

MGAVCT 1/4" MegaFlow Vacuum-Rated Valve Core Removal Tool Black
MGAVCR 5/16" MegaFlow Vacuum-Rated Valve Core Removal Tool R410a Rose

Exactly

[hvac5646]

Another vote for appion.
Still waiting for o ring seals to get chewed up or fail.
So far so good. However you do get what you pay for $40+ .
I also have a C&D plus a YJ. They're okay but definitely not as weighty or well made as the 2 Appions I have.

Where are you finding Appion CRT for $40 +?

Best I have seen is low fifty dollar range.

[PMARS2345]

Appion also

[gravity]

And appion again

[chrisevansac]

My yj leaks also. I'm getting a set of appions

[suBcools]

Appion.

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[hearthman]

Appion had a few problems with the extractor but responded and the new tools are great. Never heard of the 'O' ring problem with them.

There is a guy on H-talk that sells an extractor for broken Schrader cores-

http://www.valvecoretool.com/

[Eduardo7]

Appion had a few problems with the extractor but responded and the new tools are great. Never heard of the 'O' ring problem with them.

There is a guy on H-talk that sells an extractor for broken Schrader cores-

http://www.valvecoretool.com/

I bought both (1/4" and 5/16") one year ago and they don't grip the Schader. Is this the problem with the extractor that you've mentioned?

Thanks,
Eduardo

[kdean1]

Another Appion vote

[hearthman]

The original extractor tended to shoot out under pressure causing the extractor tip to break off. Appion machined a swell in the tip to catch the shaft before it shot out the back of the tool and thus preserve it. They also improved the 'O' rings. I believe the old extractor shaft was brass and the new is stainless steel. Fritz did a long video on YouTube if you want to watch it.

Seems bugs worked out and all I hear is happy techs.

[Lightning_Boy]

Hvac5646.

Spend $5,000+ on tools at my local Jmart. They take care of me and their pricing is only beaten by Internet on rare instances.

Selling my YJ and C&D to the apprentice on our team to buy another appion CRT.
It simply works.

[Eduardo7]

The original extractor tended to shoot out under pressure causing the extractor tip to break off. Appion machined a swell in the tip to catch the shaft before it shot out the back of the tool and thus preserve it. They also improved the 'O' rings. I believe the old extractor shaft was brass and the new is stainless steel. Fritz did a long video on YouTube if you want to watch it.

Seems bugs worked out and all I hear is happy techs.

hearthman, thank you very much! I´ve seen the 48 minutes video. The problem is the plunger, but it doesn´t matter to me because the CRT is being used to pull a vacuum in new mini splits only.

Probable, what was missing in the test was to close and open the CRT valve when the pump was pulling the vacuum, to release the air that was trapped in the ball valve. This would explain the fast rise from 20 to 70 microns.

[socotech]

Where are you finding Appion CRT for $40 +?

Best I have seen is low fifty dollar range.

Johnstone has them on sale for $44

[SBKold]

I wish the guy who made valvecoretool.com made one that integrates into an appion CRT.