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=Applications=
=Applications=
 
*Stabilizing wood piece with cactus juice


=How to Use=
=How to Use=

Revision as of 17:24, 12 February 2026

Vacuum Chamber

Description

Equipment that can create a vacuum-like environment. To do so, the vacuum pump draws the air from inside the vacuum chamber.

Applications

  • Stabilizing wood piece with cactus juice

How to Use

  1. Setup
    1. Plug the vacuum pump into power
    2. Connect the vacuum pump to the vacuum chamber air outlet
    3. Sit the vacuum chamber lid on the vacuum chamber
    4. Close the air inlet valve
    5. Open the air outlet valve
  2. Drawing a Vacuum
    1. Turn on the vacuum pump
    2. Watch the pressure gauge
    3. Close the air outlet valve when the desired vacuum is achieved
    4. Turn off the vacuum pump
  3. Vacuum Release
    1. Open the air inlet valve