There's a lot more to draining a pool than meets the eye. Not only are there concerns over proper water disposal, but emptying a pool also puts the structure itself at risk. That's because many pool ...

Equipment Management [VIDEO] Caterpillar Demonstrates Best Practice Using a Vacuum Pump for Oil Samples Video shows the step-by-step best practices for drawing a used-oil sample with a vacuum pump ...

Equipment: A pump and a tin quart sized can with a screw cap. What it does: The pump is attached to the can and is turned on to evacuate the can. The resulting vacuum crushes the can.

Question: Is there a way to siphon liquids — such as gasoline and antifreeze — from a car without putting your mouth on the siphoning tube? Joyce Ray: Yes. When you’re siphoning a fluid, you need a ...

DARPA-funded researchers recently demonstrated the world’s smallest vacuum pumps. This breakthrough technology may create new national security applications for electronics and sensors that require a ...

Have you ever been pinched for space while traveling or storing bulky items around the home? Vacuum sealing your clothes, linens and towels can help you save space where it matters — not to mention ...

If you need to create a high vacuum, there are basically two options: turbomolecular pumps and diffusion pumps.