Fogey1

On sale for Halloween (? ... whatever) for $150.
Which becomes $120 with the 20% coupon in the back of Autoweek.

Looks like it could pay for itself the first time.

I usually miss something - what is it this time?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=66466
Two Stage 3 CFM Air Vacuum Pump
High Performance and a Deeper Ultimate Vacuum - Down to 25 Microns!
Precision machined two-stage pump removes moisture from air conditioning systems to safely add refrigerant.
* Durable die cast aluminum housing and convenient top handle for easy maneuvering
* Easy-access oil fill port with viewing window for easy maintenance
* 1/4" SAE and 1/2" Acme intake fitting with dual ports for R134A and R12/R22 systems
* 25 micron/3 Pascal rating
* Thermal and current overload protection
* 330ml pump oil bottle
1/3 HP, 110V, 60Hz; 16 gauge power cord: 4 ft. 7"; Oil Capacity: 300ml; Overall dimensions: 11" L x 4-3/4" W x 8-3/4" H
Weight: 15.18 lbs.
ITEM 66466-0VGA
$149.99

Jfrahm

I have the smaller vacuum pump that was $80 or so on sale. It works quite well, I used it with the HF R134A manifold gauge set. On that set the R134A fittings are adapters, there is an R12 connector on the hoses, so it worked for my R12 system. The scale is wrong but no big deal.

-Joel.

danglerb

Seems like the usual many brands of the same pump, surprising the small HF got some good reviews, and I think the larger one is a FJC pump actually seems cheaper from some normal tool sources, but not by much.

I've seen good brand used pumps in CL for $50, so that might actually be the best way to go. Test whatever you get, if it pulls a vacuum, it pulls a vacuum.