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Jcookson
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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.
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andygtt
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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.
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Keeping the pump on while curing
Jcookson
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13 Years Ago
Depends on your layup. If youve got a physical gap between the fabric and the vacuum area then...
Warren
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13 Years Ago
Thanks I think it will be ok as I put the mould in one big bag as it is not possible to go of the...
Jcookson
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13 Years Ago
I regularly leave the pump running while the part is curing.... I usually do this when i've had a...
andygtt
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13 Years Ago
[quote][b]andygtt (11/12/2012)[/b][hr]you wont suck too much resin out of the part, what will happen...
Warren
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13 Years Ago
interesting but thre way i want to try is putting an extra vac point on the underside on the mould...
Jcookson
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13 Years Ago
i agree its going to be cosmetically flawed if pump is left on... but not as badly as if it was off....
andygtt
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13 Years Ago
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