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eBay “VEVOR” dual stage pump. Necessary for a beginner doing vacuum infusion?

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By Barry Marsh - 6/17/2020 11:14:02 PM

I’m brand new to making composites and I’m looking to start out doing some resin infusions and maybe some prepreg down the line.

As I’m new to this hobby I don’t to spend too much money on a vacuum pump as I’m unsure if It’s a hobby I’ll really get into or not.

I had been told by my brother I needed a dual stage pump (I’m assuming he meant for infusions).

I was looking to do quite small jobs. I’m not making boats, probably never do any car sized panels, but a bit smaller.

Do I really need a dual stage pump?

For reference the pump I was looking at was “4.5CFM 2 Stage Refrigerant Vacuum Pump Refrigeration Air Condition 128L/MIN” made by VEVOR.


Any help would be appreciated
By Barry Marsh - 6/18/2020 7:15:30 PM

Ok that’s great, thank you and everybody for the advice on this, think I’ll get one of these cheapy pumps.

Does anybody actually use one of these VEVOR pumps?