Aircon vacuum pumps sell across a wide price range in the Philippines, from compact single-stage pumps to two-stage smart pumps with app control. Most of the difference comes from five specs. Knowing them helps you pay for what your jobs need.
What sets the price of a vacuum pump
1. Flow rate (CFM)
CFM is the volume of air the pump moves per minute. More CFM pulls a system down faster, and the pump costs more. A split-type aircon has a small pipe volume, so extra flow mainly saves time on long line sets, multi-split and commercial systems.
2. Single-stage or two-stage
A two-stage pump adds a second pumping stage and reaches a deeper ultimate vacuum. The lower the pressure in the system, the lower the boiling point of water, so moisture boils off and leaves faster. A two-stage pump costs more than a single-stage pump with the same flow.
3. Corded or cordless
Corded pumps run on mains power. Cordless pumps run on a lithium battery, which helps on rooftops, high-rise condensers and new buildings with no power near the outdoor unit. The battery and charger are part of the price.
4. Smart features
Smart pumps add a built-in vacuum gauge, Bluetooth app control, automatic start and stop, and work records you can share with the customer. Some also judge the vacuum level or system leakage for you. These features put the price above a basic pump.
5. Refrigerant rating
Flammable refrigerants such as R32 (A2L) and R290 (A3) call for tools rated for them. A pump with a non-sparking design is built for this work.
Elitech aircon vacuum pumps
- NVP-3: single-stage vacuum pump, 3 CFM, for split-type aircon installation and service.
- NVP-5: single-stage vacuum pump, 5 CFM, for split-type aircon installation and service.
- SVP-DC: cordless two-stage pump with an 18 V lithium battery and brushless motor. 2 CFM, down to 15 microns, about 100 minutes of continuous running, built-in vacuum gauge, Bluetooth app and remote, system leakage judgment.
- V1200 Plus: two-stage smart pump, 12 CFM, down to 15 microns. Non-sparking design for A2L and A3 refrigerants; set the vacuum time and minimum vacuum value in the Bluetooth app.
Read the vacuum at the system side with the VGW-MiNi wireless digital vacuum gauge (1 to 19,000 microns, Bluetooth up to 30 m).
Which pump fits your work
- Daily split-type and window-type installation and service: a single-stage pump, with a micron gauge on the system.
- Rooftops, high-rise units and sites with no power near the outdoor unit: a cordless pump.
- Larger systems, jobs that need work records, and flammable refrigerants: a two-stage smart pump rated for A2L and A3.
Where to see current prices
Prices change with promotions and stock, so this site does not list them. Current prices are on the Elitech PH Global Store on Shopee: open it from Where to buy Elitech in the Philippines or from the “Buy on the official store” button on product pages. For project quantities or a dealer price, send a quote request from the same page.
FAQ
How do I know the vacuum is done?
Go by the micron gauge, not the clock. When the reading stops falling, close the valve and watch how the reading rises: that is the vacuum hold test. More in Aircon vacuum pump: how to know the moisture is out.
Related: Why analog manifold gauges drift on aircon jobs. See all manifold gauges, vacuum pumps and leak detectors on the aircon tools page.
