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venturi vacuum vs pump vacuum

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By udog - 2/20/2014 4:17:14 PM

Hi,posted this on the general composites...thought it might suit better here.

Hi
Id like to know what are the main differences between using a venturi vacuum system and a pump sistem.
Purchasing a venturi one seems cheaper(already have a good compresor),but Id like to know what is the downside if there is,and its limits.
We are focusing on small bycicle parts,no infusion.
Thanks in advance.
By udog - 2/21/2014 8:53:15 AM

Thanks for the replies
OK,I understand that the ideal is a vacuum pump.Actualy,its what Im using now.I have an ole vacuum pump,that works.But I use it in my studio for degassing mostly silicone and some resins.Its a must for my daily job,and degassing only requires some minutes work for the pump in my case,and I dont like having it on for long periods.
So,the next purchase will be a dedicated pump for Cbf,as recomended above.Also,now we are playing around with small parts,but who knows what will come after.For what I read the venturi might be a bit on the short side I guess.
Thanks for claifying.