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Message ID: 238     Entry time: Wed Oct 11 20:47:11 2023
Author: Jon 
Type: Update 
Category: VAC 
Subject: Vacuum upgrade begins 

[Jon, Tyler, Aiden, Peter]

Upgrade of the UHV system to a larger turbo pump began today. After obtaining a final RGA scan in the old configuration (Aiden to post), we vented all three volumes and proceeded to disassemble the 4.5"-diameter pump line. We completed installation of the new 6"-diameter pump line to the point where the new turbo pump will attach. This includes a 6" manual gate valve, 6"/2.75" reducing cross, and 6"/8" conical reducing nipple, as pictured below. Strain relief was also installed due to the longer length and greater weight of the new fittings.

Tomorrow we will continue with attaching the Varian TV 551 pump and perform a pump-down test. If this pump is confirmed to be operable, then we will relocate the entire system ~18" closer to the middle of the table and permanentize the setup.

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