How long can i run the vac pump ? do i just ensue that i have a good seal and as soon as the max vacuum is created stop the pump ? My pump is the standard EC unit.

Chris A

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Hi

Many thanks for the reply, is it worth placing a T piece in the vac side and fitting a gauge to monitor the vacuum ?

Chris Alty

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Hi Chris
It is my understanding that a oil bath vacuum pump must not be left on for long periods of time because they get way to hot. What those that want a pump to run 24 7 get, is a air vane pump. These air vane pumps only get to about 24 HG of vacuum where as the oil bath vane pump like yours will go to full 29.9 Hg vacuum. I hardly ever use my air vane pump anymore now that I get fully sealed bags every time now. I do the half hr drop test, infuse , seal off the lines, shut off the pump, and then cut the tubes off. I then go on to the next part and do the same. Some times I do 5 parts and put them in my oven. I have to admit it was scarey to shut the pump off and cut the lines at first, but now its routine.
Hope this helps.
Fred