Ritchie Yellow Jacket 4-in-1 Charge Tool — 18975 1/4" Side Port, Unrestricted Flow for Faster Evacuation

The Ritchie Yellow Jacket 18975 is a 4-in-1 ball valve charge tool that lets HVAC technicians vacuum, charge, remove Schrader cores and recover refrigerant without losing system charge.

Compact and built in the United States, the 18975 combines multiple service steps into a single hand tool so you can work faster and with fewer connections. Its extra 1/4" side port lets you mount an electronic micron vacuum gauge directly at the service port for more accurate vacuum readings, while an unrestricted main line speeds both evacuation and charging. By allowing Schrader core removal, this tool helps recovery machines run at peak efficiency.

How does the 18975 make vacuum and charge work faster?

The 18975 provides a straight, unrestricted path for refrigerant flow so evacuations and charging cycles move faster than through restrictive adapters. Fewer fittings and a full-diameter passage reduce turbulence and pressure drop during service operations.

• Unrestricted main line for higher flow rates during evacuation and charge
• Direct attachment point reduces extra hose fittings and leak points
• Designed to maintain a smooth path for refrigerant to speed service times

Why is the 1/4" side port useful for technicians?

The built-in 1/4" side port accepts an electronic micron vacuum gauge so you can measure vacuum right at the system instead of from a remote manifold. This provides more accurate, real-time readings and helps confirm when deep vacuum levels are reached before charging.

• Mount a micron gauge at the service port for precise vacuum monitoring
• Eliminates the need to run gauge lines back to the manifold for measurement
• Speeds verification of pull-down and leak-check procedures

How does core removal improve recovery efficiency?

Removing the Schrader core opens the valve body fully so recovery equipment can pull refrigerant with fewer restrictions. That unimpeded flow reduces recovery time and lowers the load on recovery pumps, making the whole process more efficient.

• Core removal allows recovery units to operate with maximum suction
• Less restriction means faster recovery cycles and shorter job times
• Replaceable cores let you work without losing system charge when removing or installing valves

What features ensure reliable field performance?

Built by Ritchie Yellow Jacket in the United States, the 18975 is constructed for HVAC shop and field use. Thoughtful design details like the side gauge port and full-flow line reduce steps and potential leak points so you spend more time servicing equipment and less time rigging adapters.

• Made in the United States for consistent manufacturing quality
• 4-in-1 functionality reduces the number of tools and connections needed
• Durable construction stands up to repeated field service use

Who is this for? The Ritchie Yellow Jacket 18975 is aimed at HVAC technicians, service contractors and shop professionals who want to streamline vacuuming, charging and recovery tasks. If you perform frequent refrigerant service, value precise vacuum measurement at the system, and need the ability to remove Schrader cores without losing charge, this compact 4-in-1 tool will simplify routines and cut service times.