Choosing a vacuum pump...opinions?

[Paladin]

I have been looking for an inexpensive deal on Craigslist...and I am tired of waiting. I may have to pay $130 for this...

It is a factory refurb with a 1 year warranty.

Robinair 15600 6 CFM Vacuum Pump

Details -- 6 cfm 115 volt 2-stage design cleans the system more thoroughly than a single-stage pump

Second stage starts pumping at a lower pressure so you can pull a deeper ultimate vacuum

Oil drain valve is positioned at the bottom of the oil reservoir and angled for faster and more complete draining

Heavy-Duty Motor is high torque design for easy startup and efficient operation

Die-cast aluminum housing make the pumps lightweight but durable

Would this be a good choice for stabilizing?

 

[MesquiteMan]

Yes, that would be a good pump. I believe all of the Robinair Cool Tech series are made in the US while the vacumaster series are made in Asia. An American made pump is re-buildable while the Asian pumps are considered disposable. This information was provided to me directly by a Robinair tech support person.

 

[Paladin]

Yes, that would be a good pump. I believe all of the Robinair Cool Tech series are made in the US while the vacumaster series are made in Asia. An American made pump is re-buildable while the Asian pumps are considered disposable. This information was provided to me directly by a Robinair tech support person.

I thought it would work, just did not know if $130 (+-) was fair for this pump...it is factory refurbished and comes with a 1 year warranty.

 

[MesquiteMan]

Yes, that is a good price on that pump. I would buy it if I needed pump. That pump will be MUCH better than any HF pump for similar money!

 

[The Penguin]

a POS Harbor Freight pump runs about $80 to $90

for $40 more, I would give it consideration.

 

[sbell111]

I've had my POS HF pump for a number of years now. It's done the job that I needed it to without fail. When it dies, I'll likely chunk it and buy another.

 

[StephenM]

That's probably not a very good deal and I'd pass. BTW, could you contact them and see if they'll ship to St. Louis? ;-)

 

[louie68]

My vote would be a JB VACCUM PUMP

 

[Paladin]

JB Pump

My vote would be a JB VACCUM PUMP

Can I get one for $130 or so?

 

[MesquiteMan]

My vote would be a JB VACCUM PUMP

Can I get one for $130 or so?

Not new or rebuilt! I too love my JB Pumps and got them at pawn shops for around that money.