Ritchie Yellow Jacket 18975 Charge Tool — 4-in-1 HVACR service tool, 1/4" side port & core-removal

The Ritchie Yellow Jacket 18975 Charge Tool is a 4-in-1 ball-valve service tool that lets you vacuum, charge, remove/replace Schrader cores and recover refrigerant without losing system charge.

Built in the United States for HVACR technicians and service professionals, the 18975 combines a dedicated 1/4" side port for electronic micron vacuum gauges with an unrestricted charge path and core-removal capability. It streamlines evacuation and charging, improves recovery efficiency by allowing core removal, and reduces service time by letting technicians work directly at the system port.

How does the 18975 speed evacuation and charging?

By providing an unrestricted flow path and a side port for attaching a micron vacuum gauge directly at the system, the tool minimizes flow restrictions and lets you monitor deep vacuum levels precisely. That combination shortens pump-down time and ensures more accurate system evacuation before charging.

• Unrestricted charging/evacuation line for higher flow rates
• 1/4" side port for direct micron gauge connection
• Reduced pump-down cycles thanks to improved access and flow

Can I remove Schrader cores without losing refrigerant charge?

The 18975 lets you remove and replace Schrader cores while maintaining the system charge when appropriate service procedures are followed. Core removal opens the system for faster recovery or extraction, and replacing the core restores the valve for normal service.

• Core removal feature designed to limit charge loss during service
• Enables faster recovery by allowing recovery unit to operate efficiently
• Facilitates core replacement at the service port without full system discharge

What makes the 1/4" side port useful for technicians?

Attaching an electronic micron vacuum gauge directly at the service port gives real-time, accurate vacuum readings at the system rather than at the manifold. This helps confirm deep vacuum levels and identify leaks or moisture quickly, improving service quality.

• Direct micron readings at the system for precise evacuation checks
• Eliminates gauge hose length errors that can mask true vacuum levels
• Easy attachment with standard 1/4" fittings for compatibility

How does core removal improve refrigerant recovery?

Removing the Schrader core removes a flow restriction, so recovery equipment can pull refrigerant more efficiently from the system. With an unobstructed port, recovery units run closer to their peak performance, cutting recovery time.

• Core removal reduces flow restrictions during recovery
• Allows recovery unit to work at higher throughput and efficiency
• Speeds overall recovery and service cycle times

Who is this for? The Ritchie Yellow Jacket 18975 Charge Tool is intended for HVACR service technicians, refrigeration specialists, and contractors who need a reliable, versatile service tool that supports precise vacuum measurement, faster evacuations and charging, and efficient refrigerant recovery. It's especially useful on jobs where time, accuracy and minimizing refrigerant loss are priorities.

• Features: extra 1/4" side port for micron vacuum gauge; evacuate/charge through unrestricted line; core removal to increase recovery efficiency; country of origin: United States.