The Vevor 5 Gallon Vacuum Chamber and 3 5 CFM Pump Kit 

Hi 👋, I have the larger version of this, is a pity that I can phone you directly put the lid on Top. I noticed that he hadn’t got the other seal on it, but at least you got it sorted might of taken a week or so., and I have actually set up a vacuum chuck on my Watkin RS 8 , though it did cost me €150 to have a new thread cut on the inboard side and outboard side, As I have brought a one-way vacuum, chuck fittings, obviously because it’s imperial would not fit, And it took me approximately three hours to drill all the way through the main shaft, I ended up getting a masonry bit and re-grinding the end of it, and it all works fine, I do have a secondary vacuum pump, as I have got a vacuum bag kit that I purchased many years ago, But it is set up so I can use either, good luck luck with getting your vacuum truck set up on your lathe, look forward to seeing your next territorial update, I live in France, though, I am English, I think ha ha ha, 😂, I hope your resin turned out okay in the vacuum chamber, stay safe, keep up the great work, Phil from the moulin France

Great video. How much does it take to reach the Ultimate vacuum with different pumps and chambers? For example, a pump rated 240L/Min will take how many minutes to reach an Ultimate vacuum of 1 mbar in a 20L vacuum chamber and a 12L vacuum chamber? I would appreciate any help from here.

Might need to be careful with that lid. As far as I am aware it's impossible to have a hole in toughened/tempered glass because of the way it is made, i.e. the surface tension being responsible for it shattering into tiny pieces. So it may be "normal" glass. The BacoEng one that I have has the inlet in the side of the metal can. One thing I found with doing this is that if there is any place for air to get trapped you just end up with a huge bubble. So, what I tend to do is this for an hour and then in the pressure pot. Anyway, look forward to seeing how this turns Shay!

Great video where did you get the buckets from. Cheers.

I have this same unit. You assembled it incorrectly. To do it the right way, start by removing the nut holding the valve stem & to the glass then remove the rubber ring & washer then remove unit from glass. Now : this is how to assemble correctly. Place metal washer onto valve stem, then place rubber ring onto valve stem. Next put valve stem into glass hole, then put the other rubber ring on valve stem. then put metal washer onto valve stem, then put the nut onto valve stem & tighten. The rubber prevents the metal washer from touching the glass and creates the seal.

I just bought one from Amazon and had to send it back because there was a dent in the bottom of the vacuum pot. The packaging wasn't damaged, so I can only assume they don't have any quality control, ship everything regardless of manufacturing damage at the factory, and just hope that the buyer accepts a damaged product. After reading a lot of reviews on these, I found a couple of other people who had the same problem. Anyway, I returned that one. The second one is on it's way. If it's damaged or anything is wrong with it in any way, I'll just send it back for a refund, and go with another manufacturer.

I bought this vacuum pump and pot off Amazon and I also had to return it becaause the vacuum pump wouldnt pull a vacuum at all and there was no suction. I bought a different brand instead which is working fine.

I just opened mine and have been having the same issues and all the proper parts were included. Been pretty happy with Vever. Gonna play with it a little more but its frustrating

FYI- BACOENG 5 Gallon Vacuum Chamber Kit is twice the price

Resins should NOT be used in a vacuum chamber. Resins require pressure to force it into the wood and compress any air gaps so they are not visible. A vacuum chamber if to draw air our og the wood and allow the stabilizing agent to se4ep into the pores. A vacuum chamber will never get resin into all parts of the wood. You need to use a pressure pot to accomplish what you are trying.

I use Vaseline on my texture tank sprayer seal. seals it every time.

Hi Shay, I can’t locate a follow up video to this one, did you do one? Thx, John

Very interesting video Shay. Good to hear that you had good customer service when you contacted Vevor. I looked at buying a vacuum chamber quite a while ago but didn't get one as I didn't think I would use it enough to warrant buying one. I was always under the impression that Cactus juice lasted up to a year from when it was mixed, not a month. (Information taken from House of Resin website) Hope this works for you Shay. Take care mate. Cheers, Huw

The BACOENG 5 Gallon Vacuum Chamber Kit with 4.5 CFM 1 Stage Vacuum Pump HVAC has the gauge hole in the side of the pot and the lid is solid tempered glass 3/4” thick. I just got mine today. It looks like a beast!

I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone stabilize with slow cure resin before. I’m anxious to see how well this works.

Hi 👋, and yes, if you can afford it get a glass Top, highly recommended, Phil.

I just got mine wed...4 days ago. I'm at 800m elevation. It's a 5 gal tank. It got to -28.5 bar or 99.94 vacuum and has held it (all valves closed, pump off) at -28.5 bar till now!!!!

ROTFL - - I did the exact same thing, assembled and . . . .nothing. I do vacuum resin injection (VARTM) with epoxy and had some rubber tape for bag sealing. I put that on the rim, sat the glass on it and then all worked correctly. The top rim of the container is too wavy to to allow it to seal. The single seal is only 2mm thick, I had gaps of 1.2mm on the rim, and still waiting for a response from China. I noticed the 3 gal has the second rim seal in the advertisement. I'll post back when it is all resolved. Thanks for posting this video - - I hope others will see this. All the parts are nicely made, except for this one thing. Good price too.

Very helpful information. That it’s have been so frustrating for you. I’m happy that it all worked out in the end

I've had that same setup for a few months now. I've been experimenting with Cactus Juice. Granted, I'm very new to the vacuum/juice game, but the jury is still out as far as I'm concerned. Cheers!

Lolol. The simple things. 🙋 🤺💐

what is a gallon?

My Vevor vacuum came without instruction how to use, it and first time I try to use it almost all my resin came out of mold what a mess. After that I got pressure pot and I love it.

I'm really curious about this. Like you I don't have a need to use one of these a lot so the long set resin is really interesting. Keen to see how this develops for you

I’ve thought about getting one of these so thanks for sharing this video. I think I’d rather use this method than Cactus Juice because of shelf life issue and the fact that the stabilized piece has to baked after it gets soaked in the cactus juice solution. Cheers and Merry Christmas! Stuart

I'm watching. Reading the comments and gleaning information. Thanks for letting me know this was coming, Shay. I think I'll try one out. A coworker has a project for me and I'll need it but just now I'm thinking about a two way pot. Vacuum and pressure. Don't know if that's a thing but I'm going to find out.

I just received the 5 gallon and missing the gasket on the stainless steel pot as well😢

Phew tense that wasnt it !

Looks a good bit of kit Shay

I have the same chamber and never had an issue getting started, no need to press on it. Are you sure the pot isn't twisted? Acrylic lid exploded once, customer service sent me another (thicker) one no questions asked.