On 4/23/2020 8:27 AM, Lee Scott (Redacted sender leescott91006 for
DMARC) wrote:
Not really a recommendation, but more of a comment (not having looked in
this area for decades): look for HVAC supplies, you might find a
'budget' vacuum pump designed for either automotive systems or something
like that. I would think these would be more cost effective than some
kind of lab-grade piece of equipment...
I used to do automotive air-conditioning when working through college
(decades ago), and I seem to recall that the pump we used was
'relatively' inexpensive, but got the job done...
David Erbas-White
Guys in the know
I am going to be purchasing a vacuum pump in the near future and there seems to
be quite a few options.
I plan to use it for the following:
- degassing propellant for research motors
- vacuum bagging of composite laminates for fins and tubes
- testing of electronics in a chamber.
I am not necessarily looking for the best price. I am looking for a pump that
will meet my needs and not be something I need to worry about not performing as
expected.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks
Lee
