Desiccator for stabilizing?

[alankulwicki7]

Hey all,
There's a vacuum pump and desiccator for sale locally. The pump is 6cfm is 1/4hp. It's also good for 75 microns.
The desiccator is basically a big chamber used to draw moisture out of things. It's rated for 29.9" Hg at 24 hours.

Would this be a decent set to get started in stabilizing?

Thanks!

 

[Edward Cypher]

I use an old science glass desicator which seals by ground glass and petroleum jelly. It works fine. Very easy to clean also.

 

[alankulwicki7]

How about the vacuum pump? Is 1/4hp big enough?
Would I be able to use it for a vacuum chuck?

 

[MesquiteMan]

HP is irrelevant on vacuum pumps for stabilizing. The vacuum level is the only real important number. Your posts says it will pull 75 microns...that is enough for good stabilization.

 

[alankulwicki7]

Perfect. Thanks for the info guys!