So I'm doing some ghetto carbon layup and I need a way to

>>998400

I have a simple vacuum pump intended for HVAC applications. Was like $60 off eBay. Works great for resin/silicone casting.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Single-Stage-3CFM-1-4HP-Rotary-Vane-Deep-Vacuum-Pump-HVAC-AC-Air-tool-R134-R410a-/181731383885?hash=item2a5008da4d:g:zeEAAOxymmJTkZXN

Appears to be essentially identical to mine.

>>998405

Guess I'll bite the bullet then.

>this shit is expensive, but oh so cool

>>998405
Show us some of your work dude.

I've done loads of fibreglass in but never used a vacuum system

>>998400
>No I won't steal my mother's vacuum

Get down to the local Goodwill and pick one up for a few bucks.

A vacuum cleaner has the advantage over one of these pumps in that it can handle a few small air leaks and still pull a decent vacuum.

>>998400
what is the reason that you don't want to use a vacuum cleaner?

>>998400
Have you considered a water aspirator? It won't pull high vacuum but it's relatively cheap and easy.

>>998591

You need a fairly high vacuum to do this stuff. It's best to go with the tried and true setups.

>>998412
>expensive
Try buying one of these in EU...they're almost 2x as much...

>>998400
I'd suggest a salvaged compressor from an old AC unit or refrigerator will pull more than enough vacuum for your purposes. If you aspirate resin and lock it up... no worries they're cheap