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Bought a hand held Food Saver pump at Walmart for under $20 and I think I can turn it into a NB pump... electric.... rechargeable...
www.foodsaver.com/vacuum-sealers/FSFRSH0053-000.html
Stay tuned....
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(04-10-2013, 07:01 PM)karren Wrote: Bought a hand held Food Saver pump at Walmart for under $20 and I think I can turn it into a NB pump... electric.... rechargeable...
www.foodsaver.com/vacuum-sealers/FSFRSH0053-000.html
Stay tuned....
You're so innovative! Keep us updated!
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Thanks tibetan..... I just can't stop trying to come up with a better way to do stuff..... engineers curse... lol
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(04-10-2013, 07:01 PM)karren Wrote: Bought a hand held Food Saver pump at Walmart for under $20 and I think I can turn it into a NB pump... electric.... rechargeable...
www.foodsaver.com/vacuum-sealers/FSFRSH0053-000.html
Stay tuned....
Wow,leave it to engineers to make things simple
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(04-10-2013, 09:35 PM)karren Wrote: Thanks tibetan..... I just can't stop trying to come up with a better way to do stuff..... engineers curse... lol
I'm the same way, but I'm not even an engineer!
What kind of train do you drive?
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They wont let me near the train! lol. I used the pump last week and it worked well... its a little slow since it has a small tube but I'll write up something soon and post some photos...
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(27-10-2013, 02:49 AM)karren Wrote: They wont let me near the train! lol. I used the pump last week and it worked well... its a little slow since it has a small tube but I'll write up something soon and post some photos...
Wouldn't it be awesome if they let us drive the train anyway?
Hmmm, I think you just confirmed for me that the counter top model might work... With a proper disconnect, one could unplug after pulling the vacuum. I was concerned that the counter top model would pull too hard or fast for safety, but if the handheld is slow, the counter top model is likely about right.
I'm definitely interested in the design you've come up with for the cups and connection - might be able to quickly adapt it for the counter top model.
FYI: you can pickup used foodsavers at many thrift stores, just make sure it's a model with the vacuum port.
-j
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(27-10-2013, 06:08 AM)jamixoxo Wrote: (27-10-2013, 02:49 AM)karren Wrote: They wont let me near the train! lol. I used the pump last week and it worked well... its a little slow since it has a small tube but I'll write up something soon and post some photos...
Wouldn't it be awesome if they let us drive the train anyway?
Hmmm, I think you just confirmed for me that the counter top model might work... With a proper disconnect, one could unplug after pulling the vacuum. I was concerned that the counter top model would pull too hard or fast for safety, but if the handheld is slow, the counter top model is likely about right.
I'm definitely interested in the design you've come up with for the cups and connection - might be able to quickly adapt it for the counter top model.
FYI: you can pickup used foodsavers at many thrift stores, just make sure it's a model with the vacuum port.
-j
wonder if i should design a timer for the electric pump with variable timer !!
gawd havent touched electronics last 26 yrs
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(04-10-2013, 07:01 PM)Karren Wrote: Bought a hand held Food Saver pump at Walmart for under $20 and I think I can turn it into a NB pump... electric.... rechargeable...
www.foodsaver.com/vacuum-sealers/FSFRSH0053-000.html
Stay tuned....
They could've used you on Gilligan's Island to fix the boat!!
