Vacuum pumps

[maplenutter butter]

Im looking at buying another vacuum pump and was wondering what are some options for a 750 tap woods? I am familiar with an airablo but was wondering if there are any other cheaper options. 110v power is all i have to work with. Any help would be much appreciated. Wondering what others have that pull hi hgs for this size woods?

[Haynes Forest Products]

Well the sky is the limit and the word cheaper doesn't tell us your budget or systems. Do you us releasrs or a vacuum tank. I nbuilt my woods from 500 taps to 1500 using dry vane Gast pumps that bran on 110 and a gas motor. If your handy you can build on for around $1000.00

[maplenutter butter]

So im looking at a Welch 8920 direct drive rotary vane mechanical vacuum pump. Its got a good price and has 7.7cfms. I really dont have a budget for expenses, im just cheap. I am at compacity for taps in this woods. Has anyone used this pump, will it work? Thanks.

[Kh7722]

I run a travinni vac pump, sold by h20. Currently have about 700 taps on it and is a high vac pump. Have only had for a couple years but have not had an issues at all. Very small in size and as long as tubing is maintained i feel that 1500-2000 taps is possible with it

[heus]

I have had great luck with Gast 3040 dry rotary vane pumps. You can find them used on ebay cheap. They have 30-40 cfm and will pull 23-25" of vacuum easily. I have used one for up to 1000 taps and lots of sap ladders. I power mine with a 2hp electric compressor motor from tractor supply. I have found them for as little as $35 at auctions.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gast-Air-Co...DxTc:rk:2:pf:0