hrbor Freight vacum pump

Sounds a little weak to me, but I am no physicist. It states it has a

Bruce, I agree with Gerald that this one looks a bit weak.

Usually, vacuum kits come with Gast pumps and Surplus Center has one for $30.00 less than the HF model you are looking at. The down side is it is

Bruce, The guys are right, this doesn't suck enough.. lol

Also, since it's for evacuating auto AC systems, I doubt that it's designed to run for extended periods, as you may need a vacuum chuck to do..

I'd really recommend talking to Bill Noble on these things, he's the expert..

mac

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Thanks for the reply s. I saw the 120v and hoped. I don't have 220v in the garage, I mean workshop. I will take a look at Bills site, it was just wishful thinking.

Thanks aga> >

The pump I bought from Bill (a few years ago) is a 120v Gast that is fairly quiet and works really well.. I think at the time, he set me up with the pump, filter, vacuum gauge and a few other parts for about $200..

mac

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if it really moves 2.5 CFM it should be OK, though at the low end of what I would recommend - but this is a "real" vacuum pump and you do not need the high vacuum - I think you'd be better off with a thomas or gast wobble piston pump - 1/3 hp or larger should be fine - I have some on my web site (wbnoble.com) but I've heard that others are finding them locally - and that may well be cheaper. There is no price with the harbor fright ad that I saw - if it's over $100, then look elsewhere.