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Offline Squeeky

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Replacement vacuum pump for Richmond
« on: November 09, 2021, 02:56:14 PM »
Hey guys
Just curious to know if anyone has any experience to share regarding a replacement vacuum pump for a GE discontinued unit in my trusty old Richmond. It seems to be getting louder. A spare on hand might be a good idea. The old pump is a Model Number 5KH36KNA510X, GE Commercial Motor, probably the original unit.

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Re: Replacement vacuum pump for Richmond
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2021, 03:13:17 PM »
Why not simply buy a vacuum pump from Amazon and just hard  tube it into your equipment.
Here is just one example for @$120.00
 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CO9GX6/?coliid=I38NWSHJIK8PZE&colid=N6XMOZSC28QD&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
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Offline Sbrem

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Re: Replacement vacuum pump for Richmond
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2021, 03:53:59 PM »
If it's the type with a motor and pump attached to the motor's face, it may just need cleaning, I used to do that with ours and it would be good for another couple of years. See the pic...

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Re: Replacement vacuum pump for Richmond
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2021, 04:25:08 PM »
I may have a couple available just like the one pictured.

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Re: Replacement vacuum pump for Richmond
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2021, 07:12:16 AM »
We have used GAST pumps and that is the best type to use
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