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Final product on the left, prototype (really that just means that I screwed up the measurements the first time and had a chance to reassess all dimensions) on the right. Aluminum body (billet!), nickel plated brass hose barbs. After I thought about it even more, there are other ways to make these things even more compact and, potentially, cooler looking. Fun little project.
The hose barbs are intended for 4 mm ID hose. Not totally sure if I'll end up using this but I'll have it for the possibility that I have some vacuum leaks that I need to address, in which case I'll undertake a more complete refresh of the vacuum lines.
Can save on machining and many different port configurations and thread sizes are possible - this is 1/4" FPT but 1/8" FPT commonly available too, usually larger sizes have mounting through holes too.
Can save on machining and many different port configurations and thread sizes are possible - this is 1/4" FPT but 1/8" FPT commonly available too, usually larger sizes have mounting through holes too.
Alan
I agree that is simpler, but way bigger than the one the Zirconocene fabricated. The stock material is 40mm x 40mm which may be necessary if you are trying to flow a significant amount of fluid, but is huge for a vacuum block.
after searching a bit as you suggest, there are definitely a good number of options in a number of configurations, so if someone wants an off the shelf option I'm sure they could find one that would work.
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Tiny Vacuum Manifold
