Vacuum chamber
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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 pieces with Cactus Juice by drying the wood thoroughly, placing it in a container, submerging it in Cactus Juice resin within the vacuum chamber, and applying a vacuum until bubbling ceases. This process turns soft, punky wood into hard, dense material by replacing air with resin.
Guides and Manuals
How to Use
Setup
- Plug the vacuum pump into power.
- Connect the vacuum pump to the vacuum chamber air outlet.
- Place the vacuum chamber lid on the vacuum chamber.
- Close the air inlet valve.
- Open the air outlet valve.
Drawing a Vacuum
- Turn on the vacuum pump.
- Watch the pressure gauge.
- Close the air outlet valve when the desired vacuum is achieved.
- Turn off the vacuum pump.
Vacuum Release
- Open the air inlet valve.
General Tips and Safety
- Prevent floating by using a submersion plate or weight to keep the wood under the resin.
- Avoid contamination by keeping water out of the resin and preventing resin from entering the vacuum pump.
- Change the vacuum pump oil after long or heavy operating cycles.
- You can add up to 4 ounces of dye per gallon of Cactus Juice resin.