New R134a Refrigerant Recovery Machine System Setup and Overview (Mastercool 69000 & 69500)

In this third video of the air conditioning series we do a DOUBLE unbox and review the setup and costs overview for a two piece brand new R134a refrigerant recovery machine system. The particular brand and model shown is the prosumer / entry level Mastercool 69000 recovery machine paired with the Mastercool 69500 RecoveryMate accessory which provides Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG) oil separation, R134a refrigerant filtering and drying, and R-134a refrigerant embedded moisture detection. Combining the two products together gives us a midrange tier of gear for multi-vehicle AC repair needs. However, the basic procedures and AC information shown would be applicable to most other R-134a refrigerant recovery machines from other brands. We cover in this video: Unboxing Basic overview of the recovery machine and Recovery-mate accessory controls Hookup of hoses between recovery cylinder, vacuum pump and recovery machine Hookup of R134a service port couplers and vacuum pump ball valve Approximate costs of the recovery system components in my build described here Evacuating atmospheric moisture (air) from the system prior to use via vacuum pump Performing a vacuum test on the system to detect any manufacturing defect leaks The eBay and Amazon search links below are paid links, for which I may be compensated and earn a commission, if you choose to buy the parts and tools shown in this video thru them: If you are looking to purchase your own Mastercool 69000 refrigerant recovery machine: https://ebay.us/3AnFWW and https://amzn.to/3qEL5N4 For the Mastercool 69500 refrigerant RecoveryMate accessory: https://ebay.us/y3n678 and https://amzn.to/3lUfnYH Mastercool 82635 1/2" ACME F to 1/4" MFL adapter: https://ebay.us/eMsRwC or https://amzn.to/3mW3any Mastercool 82934-E low side coupler: https://ebay.us/ZUzv5K or https://amzn.to/2Lguwai Mastercool 82834-E high side coupler: https://ebay.us/5zenaf or https://amzn.to/2Itm5Ya And if I've saved you some $$ here, consider some coins for the coffee tip-jar! https://ko-fi.com/drshock Chapters 0:00 - Product overview 0:11 - Recovery Machine 69000 Unboxing 2:57 - RecoveryMate 69500 Unboxing 6:29 - Cabling and Setup 13:33 - Cost Overview 13:45 - Vacuum Test 20:08 - Test Results & Recommendations #drshock #autoac #carac Disclaimer: DrShock, the alias for the human content creator for this YouTube channel, is not responsible for any damages, injuries, losses, or liabilities associated with any repairs, upgrades, or maintenance performed on yours, or any other, vehicle whatsoever. No warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of any information provided within this channel. Viewing and using the “as-is" information of this channel is totally at your own risk. Always wear personal protection equipment and follow appropriate vehicle manufacturer service manual guidelines with original manufacturer parts only when performing any repairs, upgrades, or maintenance upon any vehicle.