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Posted by: nycchef Jun 10 2006, 08:01 PM

have heard tell you can test an mps using a hand held vacuum. anyone else?

Posted by: Joe Sharp Jun 10 2006, 08:22 PM

Tis true. Needs to hold 15 for 5 minutes.
:PERMAGRIN: Joe

Posted by: nycchef Jun 10 2006, 08:47 PM

how do you hook it up? any diagrams, drawings, pie charts?

Posted by: Rand Jun 10 2006, 08:50 PM

You don't need a diagram. Pull the MPS hose off the plenum and stick the vacuum tip into the end of it. Pump it to 15. Watch the dial to see how fast it drops.


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Posted by: Bleyseng Jun 11 2006, 04:49 AM

yup, pretty simple just hook up a hose to it and "pump it up"!

Posted by: nycchef Jun 11 2006, 06:14 AM

got it thanks as usual

Posted by: ejm Jun 11 2006, 06:36 AM

and if the mps fails check your gauge....plug the hose and make sure its not the tester leaking down

Posted by: SLITS Jun 11 2006, 08:10 AM

Geoff.....have one in my stock that is going to another member. Ever heard of one that holds 20" with no leakdown for 15 minutes? Pulled 20" and let it sit on my desk overnight....in the AM it was still holding 5".

Maybe I should keep it

Posted by: Rand Jun 11 2006, 06:28 PM

That's very unusual - Can't be good. Mine holds 15 for a few seconds like most. I'll trade you straight across.