Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The complete HVAC service process, from refrigerant recovery and nitrogen pressure testing to system evacuation with a cordless vacuum pump. Will walks through each step and shows how the M18™ Brushless Recovery Pump and M18 FUEL™ Vacuum Pump remove the need for generators or temporary power on site.
In this video:
- How to safely recover refrigerant from residential and light commercial systems (A1, A2 and A2L)
- Why you must pressure test with nitrogen and find leaks before evacuating
- How to evacuate an AC system to remove air, moisture and contaminants
- Can a cordless vacuum pump match corded performance?
- Hose connections, check valve, ball valve and oil maintenance tips
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro - the HVAC service process
00:47 Refrigerant recovery with the M18™ Brushless Recovery Pump
01:51 Nitrogen pressure testing and leak detection
02:30 System evacuation with the M18 FUEL™ Vacuum Pump
03:15 Cordless vs corded: runtime and performance
04:08 Hose connections, check valve and ball valve
04:44 Vacuum pump oil maintenance
05:06 Working in tough jobsite conditions
KEY FEATURES
M18™ Brushless Recovery Pump - compatible with A1, A2 and A2L refrigerants, self-purge function, automatic shut-off at preset pressure, IP54-rated battery compartment.
M18 FUEL™ Vacuum Pump - 5 CFM two-stage performance, up to 90 minutes runtime in manifold mode and 60 minutes in default mode on an M18™ 8.0Ah battery, 1/2", 3/8" and 1/4" ports plus a 5/16" adapter, built-in check valve, ball valve for battery changes without losing vacuum, gas ballast valve.
Discover the range: https://www.milwaukeetool.eu/en-eu/trades/mechanical-hvac-and-plumbing/
M18™ Brushless Recovery Pump: https://www.milwaukeetool.eu/en-eu/m18-brushless-recovery-pump/m18-blrp/
M18 FUEL™ Vacuum Pump: https://www.milwaukeetool.eu/en-eu/m18-fuel-vacuum-pump-5-cfm/m18-fvp5/
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The complete HVAC service process, from refrigerant recovery and nitrogen pressure testing to system evacuation with a cordless vacuum pump. Will walks through each step and shows how the M18™ Brushless Recovery Pump and M18 FUEL™ Vacuum Pump remove the need for generators or temporary power on site.
In this video:
- How to safely recover refrigerant from residential and light commercial systems (A1, A2 and A2L)
- Why you must pressure test with nitrogen and find leaks before evacuating
- How to evacuate an AC system to remove air, moisture and contaminants
- Can a cordless vacuum pump match corded performance?
- Hose connections, check valve, ball valve and oil maintenance tips
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro - the HVAC service process
00:47 Refrigerant recovery with the M18™ Brushless Recovery Pump
01:51 Nitrogen pressure testing and leak detection
02:30 System evacuation with the M18 FUEL™ Vacuum Pump
03:15 Cordless vs corded: runtime and performance
04:08 Hose connections, check valve and ball valve
04:44 Vacuum pump oil maintenance
05:06 Working in tough jobsite conditions
KEY FEATURES
M18™ Brushless Recovery Pump - compatible with A1, A2 and A2L refrigerants, self-purge function, automatic shut-off at preset pressure, IP54-rated battery compartment.
M18 FUEL™ Vacuum Pump - 5 CFM two-stage performance, up to 90 minutes runtime in manifold mode and 60 minutes in default mode on an M18™ 8.0Ah battery, 1/2", 3/8" and 1/4" ports plus a 5/16" adapter, built-in check valve, ball valve for battery changes without losing vacuum, gas ballast valve.
Discover the range: https://www.milwaukeetool.eu/en-eu/trades/mechanical-hvac-and-plumbing/
M18™ Brushless Recovery Pump: https://www.milwaukeetool.eu/en-eu/m18-brushless-recovery-pump/m18-blrp/
M18 FUEL™ Vacuum Pump: https://www.milwaukeetool.eu/en-eu/m18-fuel-vacuum-pump-5-cfm/m18-fvp5/
If you found this useful, like and subscribe for more tips and in-depth Milwaukee Tool videos.
#HVAC #VacuumPump #RefrigerantRecovery #MilwaukeeTool #M18
