Hi folks,

I received my needle valve yesterday and improved my vacuum system. It works nicely: I can evacuate the system down to about 0.01 mbar and then use the needle valve to let in well-defined amounts of Neon. I can easily adjust the pressure inside the system in steps of 0.1mbar which is more than sufficient. See my current setup here:

http://www.jb-electronics.de/tmp/vacuum_system.jpg

But there are some minor leaks, mainly caused by the rubber hose connectors that I use: I still have to figure out a proper way to connect my 8.8mm tubing to the KF16 flange system; right now I am using an ordinary rubber hose as seen in the picture. Does anyone know how to build or get a proper pump union? Just like here, but with a flange adapter:

http://www.teralab.co.uk/Glass_Blowing/Pump_Unions/Pump_Unions_Page1.htm

I do not have a lathe at my disposal. Also, the connection between the pressure reducer and the needle valve is not optimal. Any suggestions?

Thanks
Jens

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