Stabilizing wood questions

Then when you go and look at the Glass Vac information, you come across this...

Quote:•Customers using solvents such as stabilization resins (Cactus Juice™, MinWax™, Gator Venom™ etc.), alcohol and other polar solvents must use the vacuum pumps in conjunction with a cold trap for evacuations in excess of 5 minutes.

•If the consumer is using the pump for prolonged periods of time exceeding 5 minutes we require that a cold trap is used or the pump warranty is void.

• These stabilization resins have the ability to break down the internal components of the pump that are plastic resulting in a seized motor voiding all warranties.

•When evacuation exceeds 5 minutes these solvents begin to vaporize and then re-condense in the vacuum pump reservoir. Once enough solvent re-condenses in the pump displacing the oil the plastic internal components may begin to warp, melt or seize. The use of a cold trap will condense the vapors prior to making their way to the vacuum pump preventing pump damage due to excessive use. Furthermore, Minwax Wood Hardener™ is not to be used with any vacuum pumps, EVER. (A seized motor will result within the first use.)

•To prevent these issues from happening to your process, change the Oil after each vacuum pump use, Even if the use time is only 5min.
 
Then if you look up their cold trap... They only want another $185 for that.


Quote:This is a complete Cold Trap and will come assembled for instant use. This Cold Trap is made of 304SS MADE IN USA, utilizing Polycarbonate lids for Durability, flexibility and Chemical Resistance to alcohol and solvents.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5-Gallon-2QT-T...=item3f5a3f77b6

So why didn't they use Polycarbonate lids on all the other stuff? Let's see... $185 cold trap, $70 vacuum pump???? Uhmmm... yeah! OK.






 
Well I bit the big one. I ordered a stainless pot with a glass lid and a seal, a 4 cfm vac pump, cactus juice, and an oven that has an overide for time.

Also included is a valve that I can fiddle with to control the rate of vacumn applied.

I am not really concerned about the cost, just being able to have fun with my hobby. Time is not a factor either. Since this is a hobby I only play when I have time.

Thanks for all the input guys!
 


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