hrbor Freight vacum pump
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...ateg oryName= I saw this vacuum pump in an advertisement from Harbor Freight. Would this work for vacuum chucking or is it too small. Bruce |
hrbor Freight vacum pump
Bruce Ferguson wrote:
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...ateg oryName= I saw this vacuum pump in an advertisement from Harbor Freight. Would this work for vacuum chucking or is it too small. Bruce Sounds a little weak to me, but I am no physicist. It states it has a 10 Pascal maximum vacuum. Wikipedia says 1 psi = 6894 Pascal and my vacuum pulls about 10 psi. Must be a misprint somewhere or my oldtimers is kicking in. -- Gerald Ross Cochran, GA A liberal is a conservative who has been arrested. |
hrbor Freight vacum pump
Bruce Ferguson wrote:
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...ateg oryName= I saw this vacuum pump in an advertisement from Harbor Freight. Would this work for vacuum chucking or is it too small. Bruce Bruce, I agree with Gerald that this one looks a bit weak. Usually, vacuum kits come with Gast pumps and Surplus Center has one for $30.00 less than the HF model you are looking at. The down side is it is 230volt. http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.as...-1669&catname= I have one of these, hooked to a home built vacuum chuck (maybe $20.00 in the chuck) and it works like a champ. Deb |
hrbor Freight vacum pump
On Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:09:44 -0700, Bruce Ferguson
wrote: http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...ateg oryName= I saw this vacuum pump in an advertisement from Harbor Freight. Would this work for vacuum chucking or is it too small. Bruce Bruce, The guys are right, this doesn't suck enough.. lol Also, since it's for evacuating auto AC systems, I doubt that it's designed to run for extended periods, as you may need a vacuum chuck to do.. I'd really recommend talking to Bill Noble on these things, he's the expert.. http://www.wbnoble.com/ Bill got me started with a used pump and a few accessories, and for a very reasonable price.. He's also "been there, done that", so he's very knowledgeable and helpful in this area.. YMWV mac Please remove splinters before emailing |
hrbor Freight vacum pump
Thanks for the reply s. I saw the 120v and hoped. I don't have 220v in
the garage, I mean workshop. I will take a look at Bills site, it was just wishful thinking. Thanks again, Bruce mac davis wrote: On Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:09:44 -0700, Bruce Ferguson wrote: http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...ateg oryName= I saw this vacuum pump in an advertisement from Harbor Freight. Would this work for vacuum chucking or is it too small. Bruce Bruce, The guys are right, this doesn't suck enough.. lol Also, since it's for evacuating auto AC systems, I doubt that it's designed to run for extended periods, as you may need a vacuum chuck to do.. I'd really recommend talking to Bill Noble on these things, he's the expert.. http://www.wbnoble.com/ Bill got me started with a used pump and a few accessories, and for a very reasonable price.. He's also "been there, done that", so he's very knowledgeable and helpful in this area.. YMWV mac Please remove splinters before emailing |
hrbor Freight vacum pump
On Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:24:25 -0700, Bruce Ferguson
wrote: The pump I bought from Bill (a few years ago) is a 120v Gast that is fairly quiet and works really well.. I think at the time, he set me up with the pump, filter, vacuum gauge and a few other parts for about $200.. Thanks for the reply s. I saw the 120v and hoped. I don't have 220v in the garage, I mean workshop. I will take a look at Bills site, it was just wishful thinking. Thanks again, Bruce mac davis wrote: On Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:09:44 -0700, Bruce Ferguson wrote: http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...ateg oryName= I saw this vacuum pump in an advertisement from Harbor Freight. Would this work for vacuum chucking or is it too small. Bruce Bruce, The guys are right, this doesn't suck enough.. lol Also, since it's for evacuating auto AC systems, I doubt that it's designed to run for extended periods, as you may need a vacuum chuck to do.. I'd really recommend talking to Bill Noble on these things, he's the expert.. http://www.wbnoble.com/ Bill got me started with a used pump and a few accessories, and for a very reasonable price.. He's also "been there, done that", so he's very knowledgeable and helpful in this area.. YMWV mac Please remove splinters before emailing mac Please remove splinters before emailing |
hrbor Freight vacum pump
if it really moves 2.5 CFM it should be OK, though at the low end of what I
would recommend - but this is a "real" vacuum pump and you do not need the high vacuum - I think you'd be better off with a thomas or gast wobble piston pump - 1/3 hp or larger should be fine - I have some on my web site (wbnoble.com) but I've heard that others are finding them locally - and that may well be cheaper. There is no price with the harbor fright ad that I saw - if it's over $100, then look elsewhere. "Bruce Ferguson" wrote in message ... http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...ateg oryName= I saw this vacuum pump in an advertisement from Harbor Freight. Would this work for vacuum chucking or is it too small. Bruce |
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