AccuTools TruBlu Evacuation Vacuum Hose Review, Fastest Evacuation Possible

[@billburnett9951]

I showed my boss these hoses and his response was; "where do I get them and how much?" Lol. Pretty amazing results! Thanks for the video Rick.

[@HVACRSurvival]

I used my tool money for it!👍🏻👍🏻 The faster, better job I can do, the more money the company and I can earn! Win/Win👍🏻👍🏻🤑

[@RayRay-nb7tn]

The Blu is the way to go but alot of guys say the same thing about that clamp. Wish they made a better one. Like the magnets good to have. Got to save to get those hoses. Great video. Thank you, HVAC ON!!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks Ray!👍🏻👍🏻

[@HVACRSurvival]

You can purchase all the clamps, and fittings separately on T.T.T , the nice clamp is around $19 vs $8 for the large aluminum clamp. The fittings are high rent 🤑

[@RayRay-nb7tn]

You are very welcome. Thank you for what you do.

[@jimgill5706]

I like my new bluvac hose kit. Already had two micron gauges. This bluvac hose setup is the way to go.

[@HVACRSurvival]

I've been happy with mine as well 👍👍

[@Rodzilla408]

I got that same pump and use the two 1/2 appion hose and the appion core removal tools. Was thinking about get those hoses. Like the magnet on the back the core. Thanks for the video

[@HVACRSurvival]

If I had the 1/2" Appion hose already, I think I would use it for my liquid line and just get the one I just got. Thanks Trucker! TRUCK ON!🙂👍🏻👍🏻

[@maxdoles5806]

I've been using an Appion Megaflow for a while. It's been a huge improvement over using gauges, but I've given thought to the TruBlu.

[@HVACRSurvival]

I had the 3/8 appion and the speed difference was huge compared to the blue hoses. unless you have the half-inch ones

[@maxdoles5806]

@@HVACRSurvival I use the half inch hose with a fieldpiece micron gauge and JB core remover.

[@maxdoles5806]

@@HVACRSurvival I did use a 3/8 hose for a while, and I agree that it doesn't even compare to the 1/2.

[@HVACRSurvival]

I don't know if you'd see a large difference between 3/4 and 1/2

[@evasmechanical3902]

Great video , great demo. Keep videos coming.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks man! Will do!!

[@HVACinSC]

I know a guy that has been putting magnets on his core tools for years... 👈👈😉😆😆 Good video!

[@HVACRSurvival]

I've picked up a lot of ideas online and over the last 24 years, that's one of the reasons why I like giving back what I feel is worth showing. I like working smarter not harder while still completing a job with integrity. Thanks for checking it out! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@HVACinSC]

@@HVACRSurvival Same here. I also love seeing a few of my little tips and tricks floating around the community from time to time.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Did you do it? I don't remember where I seen it at. I do watch and enjoy your videos!👍🏻👍🏻

[@HVACinSC]

@@HVACRSurvival Yep. That was me! I've never made a specific video on them (I should add it to me 60 second tech tip video series) but have shown and talked about them in several of my videos. Guys really seemed to like the idea. It's very simple but has come in handy more times than I can count! Keep up the good work. 🤙

[@HVACRSurvival]

@@HVACinSC Thanks man!

[@dankerr2973]

Just makes we want to get these. Nice vid.

[@whitesheatingairappliancer7101]

Great video thank you. I will buy them hoses eventually. I got to buy the explosion proof vacuum pump.

[@HVACRSurvival]

I hear you. R-290/R-600 ETC🤔

[@afraimmbennaim7369]

Hi there When you're going to shot back from the field we missing that Thanks Efraim

[@HVACRSurvival]

Believe me, I do too. The reason for the change is I can't record while at work or of company customers equipment. I'm trying to do something that allows me to help people but still not get fired while doing it. It's kinda hard coming up with stuff, I'm a tech more than a teacher so these new videos are not my first choice. Hang in there, I hope to find something more interesting now that warmer weather it's coming. Thanks for your encouragement👍🏻👍🏻

[@RJMaker]

Crazy good results.

[@HVACRSurvival]

RJ- Yes it is, that same some major time when pulling down a compressor with refrigerant in the oil 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Cscrefandhvac]

Very cool. I Definetly want to get one of these hoses at some point 👍

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks brother, I appreciate it, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@timmorris7327]

Measure Quick has a great video on these hoses, and the science of how they work so fast.

[@HVACRSurvival]

They sure do👍👍. I'm a big fan of Jim B

[@tonymckay9031]

Really enjoyed and appreciated this video. Great comparisons! I have the same pump, and similar appions. Would love to try the blus out

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks for watching Tony! I appreciate you checking it out and commenting👍👍

[@tonymckay9031]

@@HVACRSurvival no problem, thanks! Always enjoy indepth yet simple comparisons.

[@nsboost]

They work great. But do not like below freezing temps. Where you get the magnets for the core tools? I been wanting to do that

[@HVACRSurvival]

Home Depot's where I got them. Thanks for watching! Freezing temperature suck, I'm ready for summer👍🏻👍🏻

[@tonymckay9031]

C&D. I have 2 of them. I also ordered 4 rebuild kits for them at Johnstone. they had directions and everything, seemed like they were from another country but how did you rebuild yours. Some of them were hard to get to like the c&D has double gasketed at that female port

[@HVACRSurvival]

You definitely need to have a pick, and some major patients. I haven't fully rebuilt C&D yet, just the two o rings at the female. I have rebuilt the Appion, that was a real treat. 😏

[@alexsteph143]

I just order my Navac 4cfm cordless vac and two sets of single TruBlu sets... order 10 minutes ago An I’m already tracking my order haha

[@HVACRSurvival]

Awsome! You'll love them!

[@superiorcomfortheatingairl3373]

Is there a another channel you have, Chris said check it out, but his description was you, and it was weird looking Icon

[@HVACRSurvival]

I told him about it last night. I think he made a mistake but I haven't rechecked to see if it's corrected yet. No I do not have any other sites.

[@superiorcomfortheatingairl3373]

N.W. Ohio HVAC Videos you might want to let Chris know, it is called “Feed”, Check out the logo, you will understand why I made this comment, I had nightmares when I was child seeing creatures looking like that

[@HVACRSurvival]

@@superiorcomfortheatingairl3373 I did. Thanks for letting me know.

[@deafhvacrsocal5292]

excellent review sir.

[@HVACRSurvival]

I appreciate that. Glad you liked it!

[@BBYERS27]

What is the magnet your using for the core tools? Where can I get them?

[@HVACRSurvival]

In the magnet section of home depo.

[@jerrywhite410]

Should’ve done it on an actual system to see how they perform which would be a totally different test.

[@HVACRSurvival]

I needed a system to do it on. I Can't video at work, so I'll have to talk about my results soon as I get a chance to use them in that scenario. The recovery tank has the volume of 47.7lbs, so if my calculations are correct it should take about a few minutes to pull down below 500m on a typical residential system. Time will tell👍🏻👍🏻

[@crforfreedom7407]

Deleted my first comment by mistake. I mentioned that this test was a better test then that performed by trublu! VERY well done! I don't understand why the 1 hose kit is a buck and a half, but the 2 hose kit is 6 bills, 9 bills with gauge! I wonder if buying 2 kits and a waterproof case for $60 bucks would be sufficient? Especially if one could order the better clamps singularly from trublu? That would be a cost-effective option for sure....

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thank you I appreciate your compliment! I priced the XL kit individually and it came out that you were getting the valve core tool for free. Myself personally I would buy 2 XL kits, (that's what I probably will end up doing). When you start pricing the fittings individually, you'll see where the money comes in at. The newest bluvac gauge is $350 I believe. The case that comes with the big kit I do not think is a Pelican case? It looks a lot like the one from Harbor Freight but I could be wrong? I reached out to Accutools owner on Facebook, but got no response in regards to getting one of their products to review. Oh well, I guess Im not popular enough?

[@scrambler350]

This makes me want to pick up one of those blue hoses. Currently using an APPION 3/8"x1/4" hose for the suction side and a dedicated 1/4" Yellowjacket hose with the core depressors removed for the liquid side (primarily on residential).

[@HVACRSurvival]

It speeds it up big time, specially if your doing a repair where refrigerant is trapped in the oil. As I mentioned, I was using two 3/8" hoses and thought that was fast. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@KadirYildiran]

I was always wondering, I guess I got it, but if you answer it by writing it will make me understand much easier🙏🙏. In our country, we give vacuum and gas with the gas hoses on the manometer. Since I watched HVAC videos in your country, one of the most striking differences is those thick blue vacuum hoses! It makes vacuuming faster and easier and provides convenience with variable nozzles. Did I get it right?🤔

[@HVACRSurvival]

You can use a regular manifold gauge set but it takes a lot longer and generally you never pull down a very deep vacuum. I do it to speed things up so I can do the job right, yet still not spend all day there. Not many people I work with use anything like this.

[@KadirYildiran]

@@HVACRSurvival I'm mainly interested in 9000, 12000btu mini split or 48000btu hall, cassette type devices. I understood you very well and understood that what we saw in you was true. But they never taught us this, even in the training of major brands in your own country, they explained vacuum and gas charging with the standard manifold and hoses on it. What I see when I call out for curiosity definitely makes me more knowledgeable and the right thing. However, these vacuum systems are "Hose" in our country. Of course there is no supply but they require a lot of cost. I must make it clear that I am grateful to you for the information you have provided🙏🙏🙏 I hope I can express myself correctly because the translation has changed a lot.

[@HVACRSurvival]

No I keep in mind that there may be words that are improperly translated or may not match up to the dialect or slang words that we might use. I understand we're kind of spoiled around here or should I say fortunate, those hoses are very expensive but I work a lot of overtime and don't spend a lot of money on dumb things so I have extra money to spend on it. Plus it makes for a good video. Don't worry if you don't have the fancy big hoses, as long as you're pulling a good vacuum and possibly checking it with a micron gauge you will be fine. Even if you don't use a micron gauge and you pull a good deep vacuum for at least 30 to 60 minutes you should be fine as long as there's no leaks and you don't have moisture in the system. I didn't get larger hoses till a few years ago so for at least 20 years I didn't have them either. Thanks for contacting me 👍👍 what country are you watching me in?

[@KadirYildiran]

@@HVACRSurvival I understood you clearly, thank you for the information you provided. I watch it whenever I find it, even if it's a grain of sand, the support is nice. I even watch your long chat videos for support, like the HVACR Video Cris of you and your HVAC vlogger friends. I follow from Turkey, I'm watching subtitles. I'm taking notes that I don't understand and it's a little difficult to translate but I'll slowly get used to it👍👍

[@raidone7413]

I didn't know new oil made that much a difference

[@HVACRSurvival]

It's crazy

[@billj4859]

Never had any luck with CPS tools.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Mine had been limited as well.

[@josbrun]

The Appion VCRT has been an disappointment for me also. They don’t stay vacuum rated for very long and leak. Some one else told me that rebuilding them does not help.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Same here, thanks for checking it out!

[@articairrefrigeration9142]

What do you think about your CPS vacuum gauge, I don't care for the fact it shut off a lot during vacuum does blue evac do that?

[@HVACRSurvival]

It is accurate, but because there is no leak rate and the resolution doesn't show small increments, it doesn't show the smal details well enough for me, this makes it harder to determine if it's a leak or moisture causing the rise in pressure while doing a block off vacuum test.

[@HVACRSurvival]

It can go to sleep but it is defeatable.

[@crforfreedom7407]

Here's something I can't find a test on: A side-by-side comparison of the VP-85 vs. the Tez8. That would be something I'd like to see..... LOL!! Let me know when you have $1500 you don't know what to do with... 😉

[@HVACRSurvival]

Someday I might get popular enough to be given tools to do tests like that with 🙂👍🏻 Till then I'll use what I feel is worth the money or what I have. 🤫Thanks 4 everything!

[@Randylazz]

I'm in the market for VCRT, do you know if the C&D is vacuum rated?

[@HVACRSurvival]

That's a term that appion came up with to make themselves look different. Like I mentioned in the video, stoelting is making $25,000 ice cream machines and that's what they're using to pull down their machines and do their testing. Plus they're made right here in America I'm not sure the appion is. But I can tell you they do hold.

[@randomrefrigeration4564]

Appion pumps are made in Taiwan so it’s a safe bet everything else they produce is to.

[@Akvan79]

I’m sorry but I’m going to borrow some of your ideas. Magnet on the back of the micron gusge great idea

[@HVACRSurvival]

That's cool with me! I'm making these give suggestions and ideas. Thanks 4 watching!

[@TheOneshot78]

Bought them one they first came out and man let me tell what, LOVE THEM MY NEW WIFE, SMURF BONNER...

[@HVACRSurvival]

They are cool, I just used them on a 2.5 ton Mitsubishi mini split that had a leak on the evaporator. I recovered the whole system and replace the evaporator, then I evacuated the complete system including the compressor and accumulator, it's still did it much faster than anything else that I would have used but it does take a little longer then just pulling on a recovery tank. Unfortunately I'm unable to video at work now so was not able to show it.

[@centinela4793]

C AND D Is a new brand?

[@HVACRSurvival]

No, That have been around for a long time and they make the stuff here in the USA. Unlike aapion.

[@Eddy63]

So , size does matter ... Lol ... Good vid Rick ...

[@HVACRSurvival]

So they say!😂👍👍

[@Eddy63]

The infamous Smurf Boner ... Lol ... Good vid Rick ... Love the doggies ...

[@jasonleearnett]

I probably missed it. But do you have a link to the magnets that you put on the end of your appion valve core removal tools? Thank you man I really enjoy your videos. I actually just got my EPA 608 certification yesterday. I'm really looking forward to getting into the trade.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Congratulations bud!👍🏻👍🏻 It's been the best decision I have made! I got them at Home Depot in the magnet/ key cutting area.

[@deseremere]

Lucky you to have Trublu , my brand new Navac 1/2 vacuum hose takes 10 min to get to around 180 microns. Their 20 micron rating is a joke

[@HVACRSurvival]

Lots of marketing.

[@harrydickson4575]

👍👍👍

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks 4 taking the time to watch Harry!

[@matthewking6509]

1/2” appion run as fast as my blue smurf . But easier to connect I hate the clamps . If they didn’t have such bulky clamps it would be better. Appion 1/2” mega flow ❤️❤️

[@HVACRSurvival]

I don't like the clamps and I don't like how stiff they get in the winter. For a chunk of change you can get the smaller stainless steel clamps but I can't justify it. Far as the speed difference, it's probably close but definitely is not the same. Eventually there becomes a time where it's just splitting hairs to see the difference.

[@matthewking6509]

@@HVACRSurvival same units and times for both same setups just different hoses and to be anal about it the appion was the better hose . I also keep my appion with its supplied holder that keeps the hose sealed . Tru blu is Meh for the price they want id actually use a slower hose just to not have to deal with the clamp setup .

[@HVACRSurvival]

@@matthewking6509 valid points👍👍

[@matthewking6509]

@@HVACRSurvival Thankyou , your channel is great always good to see how someone else works to try improve your own methods .

[@HVACRSurvival]

@@matthewking6509 that means a lot man, specially in this field, everyone likes to trash each other. 🤜🤛🍺🍺

[@NOTINTERCEPTER01]

Just found you HVACR videos.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Welcome aboard👍🏻

[@NOTINTERCEPTER01]

@@HVACRSurvival Thanks

[@hvacknowledgechannel1621]

Sty safe by using or choosing safe way because there is no spare of human parts

[@HVACRSurvival]

I'm confused, what safe way was I not using?

[@DanielHernandez-tp2tm]

Yellow Jacket, nuff said.

[@MrAnderson3]

Anyone's Trublue hose leaking somewhere? I've only had problems with mine, bucket of shit

[@HVACRSurvival]

Not yet, that's not what I want to hear. Get ahold of Jim Burgman and he should take care of you. He's a owner of some sort.

[@Pennconst101]

Holy fuckingking shirt! That is ridiculous! Sold

[@richardselby1711]

I’ll say it for you, the appion valve core tools are grossly overpriced Junk!

[@HVACRSurvival]

🙏👍👍

[@coldfinger459sub0]

Everything I own that said CPS on it took a crap it was buggy are finicky intermittent off into minute on Numbers jumping around where there was a scale or hoses a µm gauge I’d have to be desperate dying and starving on a desert island before I buy another CPS product

[@HVACRSurvival]

I haven't used that gauge for a long time, CPS is hit or miss, I have their weight scale and it does okay but at first it wasn't.