Great info, Scott,
Geof, your comment on the venturi piqued my interest. I happen to be in the market for a new compressor to power spray guns, a line boring machine, and various pneumatic clamps around the shop. I was planning to spend about $1000-1500. I was also planning to spend 2500-3000 on my vacuum pump. If one will do both, I won't hesitate to combine the two budgets.
How much CFM are you getting out of your venturi system? I understand that a venturi is easily capable of pulling full 29inHG vacuum.
P.S. I have an extra 80 Gallon Tank sitting around that I can use as an auxiliary. |