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James91h
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Hi all,
I've been doing a lot of wet lay recently and it can be a lot of effort per part to ensure a pinhole free finish. I am looking to start resin infusing and wondered if anyone has any experience with the following pump:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-5CFM-1-4HP-Single-Stage-Vacuum-Pump-Air-Conditioning-Refrigeration-Vacuum-5Pa-/122085713861?hash=item1c6ce027c5:g:xWwAAOSwgZ1XsW4m
Reason I ask is because its cheap! Will it be up to the job? the parts I am making are smaller than a dinner plate.
Also, is it risky to infuse without a catch pot/vacuum chamber if I leave enough silicone hosing on the pump side?
Best Regards,
James
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Cheap pump
James91h
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9 Years Ago
Just seen its single stage (not sure what this means!), would this dual stage be a better...
James91h
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9 Years Ago
For Resin Infusion you need a pump that can achieve 99.99% vacuum. The first pump achieves 95%...
Warren (Staff)
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9 Years Ago
Thank you for the info Warren, much appreciated.
James91h
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9 Years Ago
Just for future info, I bought the second pump (£125)- what a bargain! Works flawlessly,...
James91h
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