Vacuum desiccator, which one did you get and why?

Jibman · May 2, 2013

I rather buy a already made chamber. My concern is the 1/2 inch lid. I am looking for others that have a thicker lid. Good info though for those who want to build their own.

hammalamma · May 2, 2013

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vacuum-cham.../271199853387?pt=BI_Pumps&hash=item3f24c55b4b

irobot sd · May 2, 2013

That one looks nice, should one be concerned with the rivets through the pot & handles? Potential air leaks maybe?

hammalamma · May 2, 2013

irobotsd said:
That one looks nice, should one be concerned with the rivets through the pot & handles? Potential air leaks maybe?

Maybe, but mine holds 29.9 for a couple days with no loss. I did a lot of research on other sites before I picked this one up, it works really well especially for the price and hooks right up to a vac pump.

SpaceshipNelson · May 2, 2013

Hellz yeah Hamma, I like that one a lot!

Whut'd you end up going with for VacOven?

Red Fang · May 2, 2013

forgive me but for us non-californian or non-colorodans here, wtf are you talking about?
what kind of extracts and where is there more detailed info?

Jibman · May 2, 2013

hammalamma said:
Maybe, but mine holds 29.9 for a couple days with no loss. I did a lot of research on other sites before I picked this one up, it works really well especially for the price and hooks right up to a vac pump.

How long have you had the vac it pro? Looks very well made, And the price isn't bad at all. Is the pot more on the heavy or light side? I have a friend who got one a while back that is made out of a pot with handles and his is fine after years of use and abuse. lol

CarefulGrower · May 2, 2013

Jibman said:
Do you feel the lid isn't thick enough? Just want to be sure that i get a good chamber. I wouldn't be using it all the time. Mostly to do a few runs every once in a while. That have some other interesting chambers on ebay.

I'd hold off on that one, if a lid implodes (don't know that it can) acrylic shrapnel would suck. Vac-it-pros are popular, but I think they used an aluminum pot, I prefer sainless steel as it is stronger.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Purging-Vac.../130900402747?pt=BI_Pumps&hash=item1e7a45a23b

Thick lid, braided hoses, stainless steel with no rivets. This is the chamber (exact, same seller) I use. No leaks, no problems. You may want a shipping quote to space though (your location).

FouRtwizzle said:
I'm thinking you will have to replace the tubing. when you pull a high vac it will pinch in on itself.

I've used plain thin 1/4" I.D vinyl tubing, no pinching or problems unless you pinch/bend it physically. My new one has reinforced pvc tube so it's hard to even do that. Both worked well, reinforced obviously beikng better.

Red Fang · May 22, 2013

Aeroguerilla · May 27, 2013

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-GAL-VACUUM-CHAMBER-STABILIZING-LIQUID-DEGASSING-SILICONES-RESINS-PURGE-LIQUIDS-/121115706756?pt=BI_Pumps&hash=item1c330f0584

i just ordered this 6gal unit ill let you all know how it works. comes with 3/4'' lid

walt cunningham · May 29, 2013

i dont think that chamber is 6 gallons aero. 5 gallons are all 11.75" ID and 11" deep, and that one is 11.5 x 10, so i think its a 4 gallon

Gray Wolf · May 29, 2013

11.75 X 11.75 X .7854 X 10= 4.69 gallons
232 cubic inches

Jibman · Jun 8, 2013

I picked up a vac it pro 2.5 gallon. Many people seem to use these just fine. I did hear from somebody that the lids will crack over time. Was told not to worry about it unless i am using it all the time. Now i am looking for a new pump.

Thinking about picking this up.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380643253424

Kushed_ · Jun 9, 2013

Jibman said:
I picked up a vac it pro 2.5 gallon. Many people seem to use these just fine. I did hear from somebody that the lids will crack over time. Was told not to worry about it unless i am using it all the time. Now i am looking for a new pump.

Thinking about picking this up.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380643253424

That would probably match your chamber pretty well. Nice choice of not buying Chinese crap, IMAO.

Jibman · Jun 10, 2013

Its almost twice the price of a US General two stage at Harbor Freight, But i don't want to get cheap equipment that clunks out or has to be returned like other people i know. And made in US is always preferable even though you pay more. Will make a decision tonight.

High74 · Jun 13, 2013

any new updates from anyone, love the thread and im learning a lot, cheers

Maina · Jun 14, 2013

Just got a two stage vacuum pump 5 cfm on sale $170. But I just got a 1.9 cf vac oven. In mint for 800 :woohoo:

midwestHIGHS · Jun 14, 2013

Maina said:
Just got a two stage vacuum pump 5 cfm on sale $170. But I just got a 1.9 cf vac oven. In mint for 800

time to shab and slab

walt cunningham · Jun 15, 2013

hey jibbman, i got my jb platinum 7 cfm 15 micron pump for $200, its pretty bad ass. i finally found a good larger chamber that actually holds a 30hg vacuum for 2 days with my pump turned off. i had been through 2 of them because they were leaking where the valve went into the lid. the new one uses a custom manifold instead, and that really works

CarefulGrower · Jun 15, 2013

walt cunningham said:
hey jibbman, i got my jb platinum 7 cfm 15 micron pump for $200, its pretty bad ass. i finally found a good larger chamber that actually holds a 30hg vacuum for 2 days with my pump turned off. i had been through 2 of them because they were leaking where the valve went into the lid. the new one uses a custom manifold instead, and that really works

Got a picture? Just replaced my last chamber due to a similar leak (but I dropped it, causing the leak), curious if there is a better way.

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