On Sat, 17 Jan 2004 19:03:40 GMT, Tom Pappano
wrote:

Jim Weir wrote:
Does anybody have an idea on how to make a tiny little vacuum pump on the order
of an aquarium pump or so that will draw just a few inches of water? Preferably
110, but I can rig up a 12 volt supply if necessary.

The reason I say this is that I'm getting ready to pack a fairly large number of
bags with used but serviceable engine parts (valves, pistons, etc.) and I'd like
to put each part in a "baggie" (sandwich bag or equivalent) along with a little
preservative oil, and then suck the baggie down with a football needle stuck
into the top closing mechanism just before sealing.

Thoughts?

Jim
Jim Weir (A&P/IA, CFI, & other good alphabet soup)
VP Eng RST Pres. Cyberchapter EAA Tech. Counselor
http://www.rst-engr.com


Those aquarium air pumps pull air from around the case.

How about placing one inside a cheapo tupperware-type container with a
"suck" port mounted on the container, you'd also need to run a "blow"
port from the pump's normal output through the container wall.

HTH


Mike Patterson
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