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Old 05/27/14, 09:06 AM
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Vacuum = suction Why didn't we think of this?
I just unpacked my new Ultimate Udderly EZ milking machine. The vacuum pump is a Mada Medical Suction Unit.

http://www.alldaymedical.com/respira...ator-unit.html
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Old 05/27/14, 09:18 AM
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Vacuum = suction Why didn't we think of this?
Because of the cost, thats why.
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Old 05/27/14, 09:29 AM
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The Mada Unit is CHEAPER than dairy vacuum pumps. I know this because I have THREE of the regular ones.

And quieter. OMG is it quieter.
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Old 05/27/14, 09:34 AM
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CHEAPER than dairy vacuum pumps. I know this because I have THREE of the regular ones.

And quieter. OMG is it quieter.
Oooooooo quieter???!!! YES. Thats a huge plus

The pump I am using costs $90 but its loud and SPEWS oil everywhere Grrrrrrrr
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Old 05/27/14, 09:40 AM
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Yes, I tried the Harbor Freight oil cooled pump and had the same experience. NASTY.

Then, I got pumps from Perry's. They are great, but NOISY.

I'll video this one later.
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Old 05/27/14, 09:42 AM
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I look forward to the video
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Old 05/27/14, 10:05 AM
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Alice, My son uses a suction device and has several older ones he no longer uses. I put new tubing and filter on one and used it to milk, but I was afraid it was too strong. I adjusted it to be as weak as possible and it was still very strong. I was afraid it would hurt their teats. Ours is rechargeable and would be so handy if I wasn't afraid of hurting my does and wrecking their udders. I will be interested to see how this works for you.
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Old 05/27/14, 10:07 AM
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This came as part of the Ultimate EZ Milker. It has a VERY easily adjusted gauge on it! SO MUCH EASIER than the standard machine.

I'm running the vacuum line to a free standing pulsator.

I'll be using it this evening and reporting here!
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I wanted to add that the machine I have is a different brand and design. I guess the pulsator is the key and what I need to get.
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Old 05/27/14, 12:21 PM
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I purchased the pulsator separately.
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Old 05/27/14, 01:22 PM
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One of these days I'll hook up my perry milker.........
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Old 05/27/14, 01:25 PM
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I purchased the pulsator separately.
What do you recommend for a pulsator? I looked at them and wasn't sure what I should get.
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Old 05/27/14, 01:47 PM
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I called Parts Dept Online and told them I needed an Interpuls type pulsator that would accept a straight line from the bottom. No threads. It has a rubber gasket, and it's maybe 1/2". The vinyl vac hose just slides up in the bottom, and I have the pulsator affixed to a 2x4 wall stud.

Interpuls is nice, but expensive. They have other options.

http://www.partsdeptonline.com/
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Old 05/27/14, 01:48 PM
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I don't know what the bottom of this one is like, but mine looks like this from the top.

http://www.partsdeptonline.com/BRK-P...uctinfo/62725/
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Old 05/27/14, 02:10 PM
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One of these days I'll hook up my perry milker.........
Doug - you don't know what you're missing! I love mine! You also need to keep in mind that the milker only has a 120-day warranty, so I'd definitely be using it (testing it out) before that expires.
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Doug - you don't know what you're missing! I love mine! You also need to keep in mind that the milker only has a 120-day warranty, so I'd definitely be using it (testing it out) before that expires.

Has it been that long yet? Let's see. I was in Nebraska. I'll have to look at my calender. Honestly. I am picking up 4 more milkers in the next few weeks. My plan is to get it going the 3rd week in June.
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Just looked. Feb 23rd
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Old 05/27/14, 03:18 PM
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I've never had a problem other than NOISE with my Perry Milker.
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