Vacuum chamber from wash tub?

[pollcan]

I have a stainless steel washtub that I got from a friend who does repairs to commercial kitchen equipment.

It is 12" x 14" x 21.5" and has a flange that is 14" x 16". I'll have to cover 2 holes but I figured that would be where I'd put my vacuum fittings. My plan is to lay it down with the 21.5" side being the bottom, and the flange face would have a door with hinges.

Do you guy's think it could work? and if so how thick of Acrylic would i want for the door? I'm thinking 1.25" or 1.5".

this is the flange face

this is the side that would face up.

pic of hole in side, I think a piece of plate welded in and threaded would be good

 

[dopecook]

Shame on that kitchen. Dirty tub!

 

[foaf]

pretty good chance that one of the sides will collapse under vacuum, depends on how thick the stainless is. Only way to find out is to try it.

 

[Gray Wolf]

No, the walls are too thin for the size.

You could if you welded on ribs and flanges.