This is what diaphragm type pumps are for . No oil. or Vegetable base oil lube and a good oil separator for an extra caution. OLD BOB Peter wrote: > > As to breathing vacuum exhaust, don't ever. Not even with a dust filter. = And > compressor air is as bad or worse (suspended oil particles). You can get = really > hurt like that. > > -- Peter > > > =20 --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .