Low Pressure Chiller Refrigerant Recovery Systems
Low-pressure chillers are a different world. Recovery is slower, systems are larger, and the cost of downtime can be enormous. RefTec builds refrigerant recovery equipment specifically designed for low-pressure chiller service—helping contractors and facility teams recover refrigerant safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental regulations.
Whether you’re servicing a hospital, university, municipal facility, or industrial plant, RefTec recovery systems are engineered for the demands of real chiller work.
Built for the Challenges of Low Pressure Chiller Recovery
Low-pressure refrigerants like R11 and R123 require equipment designed for:
- high-volume vapor recovery
- stable performance over long recovery cycles
- safe storage and transfer
- reliable operation in demanding field conditions
Using the wrong recovery equipment can lead to slow jobs, higher labor costs, increased risk of refrigerant loss, and unnecessary downtime.
Who This Is For
RefTec low-pressure recovery solutions are used by:
- Chiller service contractors
- Mechanical contractors
- Facility engineering teams
- Hospitals and healthcare systems
- Universities and school districts
- Government and municipal facilities
- Industrial plants with large chilled water systems
How RefTec Helps You Recover Faster and Safer
RefTec systems are designed to support large-scale recovery workflows:
- Recover refrigerant from the chiller
- Transfer and store refrigerant safely
- Transport or process refrigerant for reuse/reclaim
- Support chiller maintenance, repairs, retrofits, or decommissioning
- Low-pressure recovery units
- Packaged recovery + storage systems
- ASME storage tank configurations
- Transfer pumps and accessories
- Purge systems to remove non-condensables
Faster recovery cycles
Large chiller jobs are labor-heavy. RefTec equipment is designed to help reduce recovery time and improve throughput.
Reliable operation on long jobs
Chiller recovery is not a 20-minute service call. RefTec equipment is built for sustained performance.
Compliance-first refrigerant handling
Proper recovery and storage reduces the risk of venting, loss, or unsafe handling practices.
Industrial-grade construction
RefTec equipment is engineered for commercial and industrial environments—not light-duty residential service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What refrigerants are considered “low pressure”?
Low pressure chillers often use refrigerants such as R11 and R123, and require specialized recovery approaches.
Can RefTec help with storage tanks as well?
Yes. RefTec offers recovery solutions that integrate with DOT and ASME storage tank options depending on your application.
Do I need a purge system too?
Many chiller operators benefit from purge systems to remove non-condensable gases that can reduce system efficiency.
Our Low Pressure Chiller Refrigerant Recovery Options
Allvac Universal Refrigerant Recovery Equipment
Universal refrigerant recovery unit for use with low (R123,R11) and high (R22,R134,R410a) pressure refrigerants.
Lovac Low Pressure Refrigerant Recovery Equipment
2-hp open drive compressor. Recovers R11, R123, R113. For all sizes of low pressure chillers. Lightweight, easy to use, high tolerance for noncondensible gases
Cheetah Low and Medium Pressure Recovery Equipment
The new Cheetah low and medium pressure recovery unit is the fastest recovery with R11, R123, R245fa and the new HFO refrigerants being introduced into the market.