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Keeping the pump on while curing

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By Jcookson - 12/3/2012 1:11:37 PM

Hi I infused half of a hull this weekend and after it had infused I found the pressure started dropping my question is, can the vacuum pump be left on while the part is curing of will in suck the resin out the laminate or could in put and extra vac port in that doesn't come in to contact with the infusion mesh. Also does anyone know of and infusion mesh that is easy to use. 
By andygtt - 12/12/2012 12:54:42 PM

i agree its going to be cosmetically flawed if pump is left on... but not as badly as if it was off.

The only reason I've left the pump on is when the bag has a leak i cant find/resolve.... almost all my parts need painting due to them being exposed to sun.