How recovery tank sizing works
Why 80% of nominal is only a shopping screen.
Recovery cylinder sizing
Refrigerant recovery tank size by charge weight
Enter estimated recoverable charge in pounds. Match a 30 or 50 lb recovery cylinder using an 80% shopping ceiling — or NO_MATCH above 40 lb.
Recovery cylinder sizing
Result
Shopping ceiling = 0.8 × nominal tank (30→24 lb, 50→40 lb). Confirm WC × SG × 0.8 on the collar. Above 40 lb → NO_MATCH.
From measurement to decision
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30 vs 50 lb classes
When each VEVOR recovery cylinder fits.
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