Buying an A/C service machine shouldn’t feel like rolling the dice on comebacks, contaminated refrigerant, and “close enough” charge amounts. A lot of shops run into the same problems, slow recoveries that tie up a bay, oil handling that turns into guesswork, and readings that don’t match what the system really needs. If you service mixed vehicles, the stress goes up fast because one wrong step can contaminate a tank and ruin the next job. That’s exactly why the Bludee AC machine is built around a controlled, repeatable process instead of a bunch of half-measures. With the AC400D, you’re getting an AC recovery Machine that’s meant to keep techs moving and keep results consistent.
The Bludee AC400D is a true dual refrigerant setup that’s designed to handle both R134a and HFO-1234yf systems, which is ideal if you work on a mix of older and newer vehicles. The unit supports fully automatic service cycles or manual mode depending on how hands-on you want to be. It’s rated at 0.55 lb/min average gas-state recovery speed and a 96% recovery rate, so you’re not babysitting the machine all day. It also includes automatic refrigerant refill plus automatic oil drain and oil injection, so the system gets lubricant back where it belongs without you guessing. On top of that, it has a built-in A/C capacity database for passenger vehicles, so setting charge amounts is faster and more consistent.
Where the Bludee AC machine really earns its keep is workflow, because it gives you “walk away” automation without taking control away from the tech. Auto Mode can run recovery, recycle, vacuum, leak test, and recharge in a single sequence, then you can jump to another job while it finishes. The vacuum side is backed by a 120 L/min vacuum pump capacity, which helps you pull down quickly, especially when you’re dealing with tough systems that don’t want to cooperate. It also includes onboard electronic scales for accuracy, plus a built-in thermal printer for job documentation when you need it. If you want one Bludee AC machine that covers both a R134a AC Machine workflow and a R1234yf AC Machine workflow, the AC400D is the practical “one cart, two refrigerants” setup.
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