DIY Vacuum degassing chamber project
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A propane tank (cut off top) the starting point of the vacuum chamber65 viewsFlashGordoll
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Copped propane tank, dimensions are 375mm diameter X 405mm height91 viewsFlashGordoll
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Chopped down the cylinder to 16 inches height, a 2mm mild steel plate with be welded to the bottom for the base87 viewsFlashGordoll
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Inside of chamber ground/cleaned with 36 grit angle grinder sanding discs98 viewsFlashGordoll
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6 CFM vacuum pump with 3 X different inlet threads66 viewsFlashGordoll
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Rear view of Vacuum pump/oil sight glass105 viewsFlashGordoll
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All these 5X parts will be attached to the vacuum chamber, still waiting for the tail end to fit the vacuum hose95 viewsFlashGordoll
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3 inlets are supplied with the pump, I ordered a 3/8 SAE 6mm bore hose fitting121 viewsFlashGordoll
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8 mm copper tube silver soldered to vacuum chamber for mounting the vacuum plumbing133 viewsFlashGordoll
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Thickened edge cleaned with angle grinder sanding disc, edge now measures between 5.5 and 6.5 mm110 viewsFlashGordoll
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Gasket sealant for sticking the silicone tube to the rim of the chamber160 viewsFlashGordoll
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Under view of chamber gasket with Lexan lid108 viewsFlashGordoll
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