CRT rebuilding as hobby?

[snelson903]

after seeing the other types of vacuum pumps , i didnt know they could go that low to remove more than moister.

[bandersen]

10-6 torr is about 0.00000004 inches of Hg

[WA3WLJ]

Water boils at about 12 Torr at 74 Degrees F

[WA3WLJ]

Diffusion pumps get down to 5 X 10-8 or better at work , which is 200 times better than 1 X 10-6

[StellarTV]

Originally Posted by Tom Albrecht

Justin, keep your eyes on eBay. Rebuliding equipment comes up from time to time. I've also thought about trying to resurrect a rebuilding system some day, but turned down an opportunity to buy some equipment locally 5 or 10 years ago. I have some knowledge and experience with high vacuum and ultrahigh vacuum systems, and would happy to help with advice,troubleshooting, etc., if you find some equipment and decide to set it up at your place.

I have no idea how hard it is to find replacement guns, however.

Will do. I know a couple of scrappers in the LA area that will let me know if any of that equipment comes through... but I'd MUCH rather find something local. Don't want to think about the logistics of moving all that stuff over such a long distance but you never know...

Be happy to work with you if and when the time comes. Likewise, if somehow you pick up something, let me know!