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Re: Transco 0-40 Torr gauge

Posted By: SVP Neon Equipment
Date: Friday, 2 October 2009, at 1:31 a.m.

In Response To: Re: Transco 0-40 Torr gauge (sean S)

> How have ya been Mark, Long time no hear.

> Thats a good price for the gauge.

> FYI- Nicks on the bezel are typically from
> the operator tapping it with a screwdriver
> because it sticks from backstreaming or
> repumps. When you opened it and removed the
> face plate did you replace the o ring and
> leak check it. Those gauges are pressed on
> when originally made.

> You may want to remove off your add for the
> transformer checker that they can contact
> Actown for the directions. They closed shop
> about 2 years ago.

> Hope everything is going well for ya and
> have a great day.

> Sean

Hello Sean,

I've been very well, thank you. Rather busy actually, which is why I have not had any time to lurk around the message forums and why I am posting at this hour. (Only so many hours in a day!)

I have to admit though, I'm confused. Your well wishes seem a little contradictory considering the unprovoked snide comments you made about me a couple of months ago on signweb following those of your friend and confidant who makes LED’s. But I know exactly where you are coming from, so it is to be expected.

It is understandable how you and those you work for are feeling threatened lately because of the considerable amount of market share you are losing. So there is a concerted effort being made against the competition to make them look as bad as possible, regardless of whether or not the truth is told about the competitions products. Or have those you have spoken with misinformed me?

But to get back to your post, as "GB" eluded to, other than the basic function of the two gauges, the Transco gauge is constructed differently than EGL's counterpart. For example, unlike the stamped piece of sheet metal used on the EGL gauge for the bezel and housing, the Transco gauge, which is manufactured by Edwards Vacuum, UK, has a heavy cast bezel and housing. And also unlike the EGL gauge, the bezel threads directly onto the housing. The only thing "pressed" on is the needle onto the movement spindle. Moreover, tapping on it with a screwdriver or other tool did not cause the nicks on the bezel. I won't get into details how I know, but I did several pump-down cycles from ATM to hard vacuum, then slowly allowed the pressure to increase beyond the 30 Torr mark to simulate pumping and filling units and the needle never hesitated or "stuck".

I think "GB" covered the other misinformation accurately and factually.

With kind regards,
Mark

SVP Neon Equipment

Messages In This Thread

• Transco 0-40 Torr gauge -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Wednesday, 30 September 2009, at 12:28 a.m.
  • Re: Transco 0-40 Torr gauge -- sean S -- Wednesday, 30 September 2009, at 4:49 p.m.
    • Re: Transco 0-40 Torr gauge -- GB -- Thursday, 1 October 2009, at 12:38 p.m.
      • Re: Transco 0-40 Torr gauge -- neontek -- Friday, 2 October 2009, at 2:56 a.m.
    • Re: Transco 0-40 Torr gauge -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Friday, 2 October 2009, at 1:31 a.m.
  • SOLD! *NM* -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Friday, 9 October 2009, at 3:27 p.m.

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