Thanks for pointing that out. Unless it is a recovery/recharging station I certainly wouldn't expect that much out of it either. The recovery unit I used years ago for automotive systems shut the system off at about 17 inches Hg. It also had a scale and a circulating pump and filter for cleaning the reclaimed refrigerant. It was essentially a refrigerator compressor with some valving.
It does indeed! Some pumps in good condition will go down to microns of Hg. That would make no noticable difference for degassing or soldersucking.
I did! That is a wonderful description of what it sounds like and what's doing. Loved it!
Thanks, Don and others. I picked up the recovery unit today and will check into it. A lot of good advice was given.
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