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Hi Wayne,

Try to give me some more specifics about this pump. Then I can give you some ideas. Most importantly give me a manufacturer and model number if you can.can you send me a photo? My email (off list) is [log in to unmask]

John Bowditch
Exhibits Director

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> From:         Wayne Watson
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> Subject:      What To Do With A Big Vaccum Pump? An Exhibit?
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> Someone gave the museum what we call a large vacuum pump. It has a 25 hp
> motor, is about 18" on a side, and says in large bold letters 40 with
> the words Two Stages below it. The mfger seems to be Edwards. It looks
> like it would evacuate all the air from a large room. I may have been
> used in the semiconductor industry. Any suggestions on how we might use
> it for an exhibit?
> 
> --
>       Wayne T. Watson (121.015 Deg. W, 39.262 Deg. N, 2,701 feet, Nevada City, CA)
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