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Old 10-31-13, 12:25 PM   #525
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Originally Posted by CudaNet View Post
As for the ball valve/core removal tool...
Schrader cores are the same size as automobile tire valve cores. You may even have a valve cap on your car that has a core remover on the end.

Professionals like the core remover tool that can work under vacuum because it makes pump down time shorter. On a big system, this can be significant. On a small system, the time difference is pretty minor.

The end of your vacuum hose has a valve depressor built in, so you can pump down without removing the core at all. It might take longer... like maybe 5 or 10 or even 15 minutes longer.

How much are they paying you per hour to do this job, anyway?

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