Vacuum Pumps in Australia....

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David34
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Vacuum Pumps in Australia....

Post: # 66521Unread post David34
Mon Dec 23, 2024 10:02 pm

Hey folks..

What's the best vacuum pump to get in Australia or close by? I have a VR...

I am currently using a house hold vacuum which has done fine, it is in another room, but want something quieter now...

Thanks!

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Re: Vacuum Pumps in Australia....

Post: # 66522Unread post mossboss
Mon Dec 23, 2024 10:56 pm

Get yourself a variac from eBay and run the vacuum cleaner at a voltage that sucks up the chip generally around the 120V it be nice and quieter, well most likely
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Re: Vacuum Pumps in Australia....

Post: # 66537Unread post David34
Fri Dec 27, 2024 3:55 pm

Can't seem to find that?

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Re: Vacuum Pumps in Australia....

Post: # 66538Unread post mossboss
Fri Dec 27, 2024 7:04 pm

Try this eBay item number:286211370863 OK pal? Also called Autotransformer etc
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Re: Vacuum Pumps in Australia....

Post: # 66744Unread post David34
Tue Jan 28, 2025 11:04 pm

thanks!

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