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CompositeSeb
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I've been reading topics on this very good forum and am ready to order. Something's stopping me though: I can't seem to decide between the two vacuum pump that EC proposes.
It looks like the standard pump is perfectly fine for infusion and most applications such as degasing RTV (that would be 90 to 95% of my use). But in some cases it might limitate me, for example for degasing more reactive resins.
I won't do big boats or parts. Most of my work will be from small to let's say maximum 2 sq meters carbon pieces.
I can afford the high capacity pump but if an application requires me to let it turn continuously for 15 hours then it seems like the electrical bill might be significantly higher than with the standard pump. 745W vs 185W. Or maybe it doesn't really matter and the difference should be simply increasing client's price accordingly.
Would be nice to know other users experiences. Leaning toward the high capacity pump right now. Maybe there are some uses where it makes a big (positive) difference that I haven't thought about yet.
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Seb
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Matthieu Libeert
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hah thanks, I'm making more and more video's, now it's on hold due to exams i have till 1feb.
Never tested degassing under pressure, how does it work? When I cast pieces I heat the resin to quit a high temperature,
to get it less viscous and bubbles come out quit easily, but I have the adventage to use a big vacuum degassing chamber at school,
and use my small vacuumpump for at home :p
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Standard vs. High Capacity Vacuum Pump
CompositeSeb
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12 Years Ago
Hi, I bought the smaller pump, this because I'm a student with low budget :) and for most...
matthieutje65
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12 Years Ago
I love your grandmother ! Exactly my thought. About the 15 hours I know I will shut the pump off...
CompositeSeb
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12 Years Ago
Being able to degas quickly might be a very good thing for me since I want to do some resin casting...
CompositeSeb
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12 Years Ago
hah thanks, I'm making more and more video's, now it's on hold due to exams i have till 1feb. Never...
matthieutje65
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12 Years Ago
You are a true passionate :) Do you ever degas reactive resins such as polyurethane resins for...
CompositeSeb
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12 Years Ago
This is a tutorial I've made using a fast cast hard polyurethane... hardenes out in about 10min,...
matthieutje65
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12 Years Ago
Yes. Warming resin is certainly a good idea, plus it probably removes a part of the humidity in the...
CompositeSeb
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12 Years Ago
A painters pressure pot works great for casting and is safe. They are rated and have a relief safety...
fgayford
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12 Years Ago
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