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Why are the Red valves labeled liquid and Blue valves labeled vapor on recovery cylinders? Also who recertifies recovery cylinders?
We’re not sure how the valve colors were selected. To make it even more confusing, not all recovery cylinders have the same valve color coding. Some have the opposite red and blue assignments. Because of this, you should always look for the word “Liquid” on the valve to tell you which port has the liquid…
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Do I need a filter between the hose and the suction port on my RecoverXLT to protect it from contaminants? If so, a filter/dryer or a trap separator? Does the YELLOW JACKET filter/dryer have a changeable cartridge? I know the YELLOW JACKET trap separator does. Do they both have the same filtering capabilities?
The 95760 (Recover XLT) is equipped with a built-in particulate strainer (located behind the suction port) to keep debris from entering the system. It is important to keep the built in particulate screen clean for optimal performance . To do so, unscrew the suction port by using an 11/16 wrench to unscrew the hex head…
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Why Should I Recertify My Recovery Tanks?
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that you have your recovery tanks recertified every five years. It’s the law. So, is this recertification just a waste of your time or are there actually good reasons for this law? Believe it or not, the law is really about the safety of you and your customers. As…