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Re: Air compressor
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Originally Posted by rc_cola1323 View Post
Ok, I think I got this one. We tried to use an "Add on" That allowed us to reverse it to use Suction. We tried this in 2007 and it did not work. The part kinda looked like a solenoid and I found it while looking for something else. I hate posting vaguely. But if I find the real thing I'll post it here.
I believe you're referring to a Venturi vacuum pump, which would work with any pressure line. The compressor itself may actually be able to function as a vacuum pump on its own. I'm not sure how though.
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