What is a requirement for recovery equipment manufactured after November 15, 1995?

Recovery equipment manufactured after November 15, 1995, must be capable of recovering both gas and liquid refrigerants. This requirement is essential because it ensures that technicians can effectively and safely reclaim all forms of refrigerants from systems, regardless of their state when they are being recovered. The ability to handle both gas and liquid ensures that the recovery process is thorough and compliant with environmental regulations aimed at preventing the release of refrigerants into the atmosphere, which can contribute to ozone depletion and global warming.

The other requirements listed, while they may be relevant to certain aspects of refrigerant handling, do not specifically pertain to the mandatory capabilities of recovery equipment as outlined by EPA regulations. The focus on the recovery of both gas and liquid is critical to the effectiveness and safety of the refrigerant recovery process.