Talk Composites - The Forum for Advanced Composites
Back
Login
Register
Login
Register
Home
»
Advanced Composites Forum
»
Resin Infusion
»
Vacuum Pump Pressure Question
Vacuum Pump Pressure Question
Post Reply
Like
1
Vacuum Pump Pressure Question
View
Flat Ascending
Flat Descending
Threaded
Options
Subscribe to topic
Print This Topic
Goto Topics Forum
Author
Message
easy_rider13
easy_rider13
posted 12 Years Ago
ANSWER
Topic Details
Group: Forum Members
Posts: 2,
Visits: 24
I have the opportunity to buy a vacuum pump that was originally used in an ambulance for clinical uses. The seller is selling it used for $30 whereas a brand new pump of this model would cost $280. The only issue is that this pump can only reach a pressure of 550mmHg (21.6 inHg). I know that a perfect vacuum is just under 30 inHg which means that this pump would only be able to pull a 73% vacuum. I've never done a resin infusion and am wondering if this pump will do. Any advice is appreciated. Also Here is a link to the pump description:
Impact E-12 Pump
Reply
Like
1
GO
Merge Selected
Merge into selected topic...
Merge into merge target...
Merge into a specific topic ID...
Open Merge
Threaded View
Threaded View
Vacuum Pump Pressure Question
easy_rider13
-
12 Years Ago
I am sorry but you really need a complete vacuum for infusion. It will cost you a lot more in wasted...
Brian_s
-
12 Years Ago
That's what I was afraid of. Thanks Brian.
easy_rider13
-
12 Years Ago
A decent vacuum pump isnt really all that expensive. If looked at from the big picture, this is an...
baja_patient
-
12 Years Ago
Post Reply
Like
1
Similar Topics
Post Quoted Reply
Reading This Topic
Login
Login
Remember Me
Reset Password
Resend Validation Email
Login
Facebook
Google
Explore
Messages
Mentions
Search