Dr Skip wrote: > However, those "Space Bags" that vacuum seal the big clothes bags and > flatten them use a common house vac. Sure, they have a lot of area and only need a little pressure difference. > Perhaps you could test various > models from small battery operated to canister and up, until you find > one that doesn't exceed the size limitation, yet gives you your 0.5 > atm. Ordinary vaccum cleaners don't generate anywhere near .5 atmosphere. ******************************************************************** Embed Inc, Littleton Massachusetts, http://www.embedinc.com/products (978) 742-9014. Gold level PIC consultants since 2000. --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .