hi im new to these forums and fairly new to the various carbon manufacturing processes. Im sure this question has been asked before or its so plainly obvious that it has not. i am just wondering are you able to put the vacuum pump into the oven itself when making your prepreg parts. and if you are not able to how would u ensure that the vacuum tubing is not blocked off. this is in a non autoclave situation!

Hole in the oven and silicone hoses:



Give these guys a ring, they supply big names like TygaVac.

http://www.hosetechnologies.com/aerospace-product.php?c=91&p=237

Depends on how much you buy though, I think they will charge like £15 shipping. If you only need a metre or so, I've got some here you can buy off me.