This will be used in the lab as a roughing pump, or perhaps to back up a turbo molecular or diffusion pump. (and not for HVAC work). I found a recommendation on "The bell Jar"
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for the Robinair 15600.
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Some of the reviews are less than glowing... (to say the least).
But that made me turn to the Yellow jacket.
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Does anyone have experience with either of these?
Or some other model you like.
I'm steering away from the "tradition" lab pumps made by Edwards, Leybold, Alcatel etc. as these all go for more than a kilo buck.
Thanks
George H.
(posted to SED and RCM)