HF VACUUM PUMP

[sgimbel]

HF has there air vacuum pump on sale for $12.99. Thought someone may be interested. Needs a coupon, mine came by email but pretty sure you can get just by going to their site on Web.

 

[PTownSubbie]

This device actually works really well with a Pressure Pot. You just have to alter some of the fittings.

So, if you have a compressor and a pot.....you can get a vacuum pump for under $15! It is what I use on my pot despite having a mechanical vacuum pump....

 

[sbell111]

Those venturi pumps are not for me. They require a larger air compressor than I use. I much prefer my stand-alone vacuum pump.

 

[BSea]

I keep hearing that you need a really large compressor to use these pumps. But if you have an isolation valve that you can shut off once you get the vacuum, why do you need a large compressor? Now I haven't built my vacuum part for my pressure pot, I'm just wondering if I'm missing something.

 

[PTownSubbie]

I keep hearing that you need a really large compressor to use these pumps. But if you have an isolation valve that you can shut off once you get the vacuum, why do you need a large compressor? Now I haven't built my vacuum part for my pressure pot, I'm just wondering if I'm missing something.

Not missing anything! I use mine and isolate the tank when done. I only have a pancake compressor and I have to plug it in and let the compressor come on....isolate the tank and when the compressor stops....continue drawing the vacuum. Two cycles is usually enough.

But...you don't need a large compressor. It would make it convenient though but like everything else....you pay for conveniences!

Just my opinion...

 

[BSea]

I keep hearing that you need a really large compressor to use these pumps. But if you have an isolation valve that you can shut off once you get the vacuum, why do you need a large compressor? Now I haven't built my vacuum part for my pressure pot, I'm just wondering if I'm missing something.

Not missing anything! I use mine and isolate the tank when done. I only have a pancake compressor and I have to plug it in and let the compressor come on....isolate the tank and when the compressor stops....continue drawing the vacuum. Two cycles is usually enough.

But...you don't need a large compressor. It would make it convenient though but like everything else....you pay for conveniences!

Just my opinion...

Thanks Fred. That's what I thought, so that's the direction I'll go with my vacuum setup.

 

[Monty]

All depends on what you are pulling a vacuum on. If it's continually out gassing, you need a continuous vacuum. When I stabilize with Cactus Juice, some of the blanks have out gassed for over 5 hours. This type of venturi style pump will have your compressor running almost continuously.

 

[BSea]

All depends on what you are pulling a vacuum on. If it's continually out gassing, you need a continuous vacuum. When I stabilize with Cactus Juice, some of the blanks have out gassed for over 5 hours. This type of venturi style pump will have your compressor running almost continuously.

Ok, now I understand. That does make sense then to have a dedicated vacuum pump if someone plans to do stabilization.

Thanks for clearing this up for me.