What should be considered when selecting recovery equipment?

When selecting recovery equipment, suitability for the refrigerant type is crucial because different refrigerants have varying properties that affect how they need to be handled during recovery. Each refrigerant can require specific pressures, temperatures, and compatibility with materials within the recovery equipment. For example, some refrigerants may be flammable, while others may have a higher boiling point, which would necessitate equipment that can operate effectively within those parameters. Additionally, using the wrong recovery equipment for a particular type of refrigerant can lead to inefficient recovery, contamination of refrigerants, or failure of the equipment, posing safety hazards.

While considerations like cost, brand reputation, and the size and weight of the equipment can impact the decision, these factors do not directly address the operational compatibility and safety required for effective refrigerant recovery. Thus, ensuring that the equipment is appropriate for the specific type of refrigerant being handled is paramount for compliance with regulations and for ensuring safe and effective recovery practices.