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Edwards Diffstak 160 — oil diffusion pump, rotary backing

Original title: Edwards Diffstak 160 Vapour Diffusion Pump Rig w/ Pressure Gauge

€1.634

📍 United Kingdom

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Diffusion pump unsuitable as primary WAVE vacuum source; requires mechanical backing pump.

Condition from photo

Externally clean, control panel legible, hoses present, no visible oil leaks or corrosion observed.

Likely refurb / add-ons

  • Backing pump (rotary vane, 2–5 m³/h) — €400–800
  • Diffusion pump oil (Santovac 5 or equivalent, ~2 L) — €80–120
  • Cold trap / baffle assembly — €150–300

Watch out for

  • Diffusion pump is a two-stage system requiring a separate mechanical backing pum
  • No backing pump visible in photos; system incomplete without one.
  • Diffusion pumps are obsolete for modern freeze-drying; rotary vane or screw pump

WAVE AI estimate from photo + specs only — not a substitute for our physical pre-purchase check.

Specifications

Type
other
Pumping speed
~0 m³/h
Water-vapour tolerance
~0 g/h
Ultimate vacuum
Source
eBay
Listing #
eBay #257546047402
Last verified
Jul 5, 2026

Price history Edwards Other

Median 2.688 · 820 observations · €303–€33.328

€303€16.816€33.328Juni 26Juli 26

Type plate (AI reading)

Exact model
Diffstak 160
Manufacturer
Edwards
Type
Rotary Diffusion
Gauge
Pirani 10 (0–10⁻¹ torr)
Mains
Visible on control panel (three indicator lights)

Auto-extracted from one of the listing photos. Verify on the real unit before purchase.

What to look for on this family

Generic Edwards vacuum pump — model family not auto-detected. Send us the listing URL for a free identification + suitability check.

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