Abstract: Refrigerant discharge pliers for removing refrigerant from the lines of refrigeration systems comprising a first rigid bar having a handle formed on one end and a lower jaw formed on the other end. A second rigid bar having a handle formed on one end and an upper jaw formed on the other end. A pivotal mechanism for coupling the jaws and allowing one bar to pivot with respect to the other. A spacer mechanism coupled between the handles for biasing the jaws. A positioning mechanism coupled to the jaws for holding and positioning a line. A piercing mechanism coupled to jaws for piercing a line held by the positioning mechanism, and a discharge mechanism coupled to the piercing mechanism for draining a pierced line held by the positioning mechanism.