To what vacuum level should you evacuate a Type I system before charging?

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Evacuating to a deep vacuum is about removing air and moisture from the system so the charge is clean and dry. For Type I systems, manufacturers typically require pulling a vacuum of 500 microns or lower before charging. That depth is sufficient to purge non-condensables and most moisture without wasting time on an overly aggressive vacuum. The other options don’t meet that standard: 1,000 microns isn’t as deep as recommended and may leave contaminants; 10 microns is deeper than necessary for these systems and not required; 5,000 microns is too shallow to effectively remove moisture and air. Always follow the manufacturer's specified vacuum target before charging.