[timetable15]

just purchased setup about a month ago used 5 times all down to 500 microns within 5 min and down to 300 within 15 min well worth the money

 

[drife678]

LOOK AT ALL THOSE GIZMOS... tell me more please.

 

[matt1124]

I like that case.

 

[valdelocc]

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just purchased setup about a month ago used 5 times all down to 500 microns within 5 min and down to 300 within 15 min well worth the money

I dont need it cause I get paid by the hour:grin2:

 

[timetable15]

yellow jacket makes the setup the tree with the gauge mounts to the vacuum pump two 3/8 by 1/4 hoses go from the tree to the core removal tools and the 3rd 1/4 hose goes from the extra tapping on the side of the core removal tool for the micron gauge.
micron gauge is fieldpiece also have my nitro regulator and flush kit in there so there not bouncing around somewhere else

 

[timetable15]

I dont need it cause I get paid by the hour:grin2:

i dont and like knowing the job is done right

 

[timetable15]

cases by source
check them out they have everything you could possibly need reasonably priced too

 

[Jaris]

Not sure there is a better kit on the market than this with a Bluvac.

 

[timetable15]

Havent used the bluevac everybody raves about it on here my supplier carries fieldpiece and yellow jacket i try to buy my tools from them cause there is no hassle when there is a problem haven't had much luck buying stuff over the internet and besides the micron gauge its a tree with hoses

 

[hvaclover]

Too many connections for me...possibility of a leak increases with more connections. This is not new information either. Any old refer guy like many on this forum will agree that the lack of connection points was a Gospel we all practiced back in the day as well as now.

Better to go with a combination 1/2 and 3/8 tee off the vacuum pump with CRTs and vacuum hoses with Nylog to keep the possibility of leaks to an absolute minimum.

Even the use of Nylog is not a new idea...before I switched to Nylog use, refer dogs were coating threaded vacuum connection with Deep Vacuum Grease. You can still buy this grease, but Nylog seems to be the better choice since both formulations (Red and Blue) are miscible with their intended refer oils and wont contaminate the system

 

[timetable15]

Hvaclover in the vacuum setup there is two core removal tools like u said two 3/8 by 1/4 vacuum hoses and a tree that tree is a solid piece of brass it has one more connection for the gauge at the top than a 1/2 by 3/8 tee so i dont get what your saying by all the extra connections
I just ordered the nylog for the fittings i definitely agree with that
I dont use the tee on the vacuum gauge i remove it and i run a 1/4 vacuum hose to the core removal tool

 

[hvaclover]

Hvaclover in the vacuum setup there is two core removal tools like u said two 3/8 by 1/4 vacuum hoses and a tree that tree is a solid piece of brass it has one more connection for the gauge at the top than a 1/2 by 3/8 tee so i dont get what your saying by all the extra connections
I just ordered the nylog for the fittings i definitely agree with that
I dont use the tee on the vacuum gauge i remove it and i run a 1/4 vacuum hose to the core removal tool

You have the tree and gauge connection. And the two ball valves. The hose connections (where they connect to the tree body) I have been informed by different authoritative source could be a problem.

The tee has only two connections. Using CRTs with evac hoses means you have a lot less potential for leaks.

Don't forget that tree is easy to bump against something and bend it, also. And the tree gives you another set of gaskets to worry about.

 

[timetable15]

Ya i hear on bumping it thats why i got the case it goes on the pump and right off into the case if the tree becomes a problem i will get the tee fitting you are talking about but so far down to 300 no problem valve off at crt and holds like a champ and that is without using nylog
Ill let u know if the nylog makes a big difference

 

[hvaclover]

I think you may find it does. I was extremely doubtful it would work as stated, but man, i got 130 micron vacs on my BluVac with Nylog.

And in my over thirty years experience in using a vacuum tube thermistor micron gauge, the BlueVac delivers the same performance but in a smaller package.

When you get the chance try one out...I am still stoked over the performance of my BluVac and I have only had it since this July.

I also own a JB DV22 n which is my second fav micron gauge and a JB DV 40 Supernova..cant tell you a thing about it cause its still sitting in the case unused. .

Had a QVC moment this summer and bought a boat load of extra HVAC test instruments I'll probably never use.

After thirty years in this trade I guess a guy is allowed at least one moment of insane buying sprees.

 

[timetable15]

Ya everybody keeps talking about the bluevac maybe next big job ill buy it and compare it against the fieldpiece
Thanx for the input and what tee fitting should i ask for so i can compare that against the vacuum tree

 

[hvaclover]

Actually they are standard plumbing fitting.
3/8 male SAE by 3/8 male SAE by 1/2 MPT (or what ever your pump in take size is)

I'll get a link if I can.

 

[hvaclover]

try this link http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=67497&ucst=t

 

[timetable15]

Thx appreciate the knowledge
Knowledge equals $$$$$

 

[jpsmith1cm]

First of all, weird picture, man. Looks heavily photoshopped. Almost looks like the picture was assembled with photos taken from the web and shopped into a gun case. Not saying that you don't actually have the tools, but weird picture.


Anyway, where was I?

Oh, yeah.

I'm with hvaclover on this. Less fittings, less leaks. Less leaks, faster, deeper, better evacuation.

I did a DIY 'tree' on my last vacuum pump and it worked great. Couple brass pipe fittings from Lowes and some pipe dope. Took about 15 minutes from concept to execution, including the walk through Lowes. A little thought and a BIG wrench...

Nylog is great stuff. Ive heard of, but never tried the deep vac grease. Maxi-vac?


Glad to hear that you are liking the BluVac, clover. It is a heck of a micron gauge. It can make you question your sanity

 

[timetable15]

Believe me the tools are real maybe if i even thought twice about the comment i would retake it and show a receipt
Maybe it was the lighting and definitely would not waste the time to photoshopped the pic
Cases by source that were the case was bought than cut the foam out myself