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In this video, published by Erie Community College, the presenter demonstrates the pumpdown procedure, providing a narration of the RVET's activity as it undergoes the pumpdown process. Additionally, the correct pumpdown setup and safe starting of the pump are discussed. The video corresponds with...

In this video, published by Erie Community College, the presenter provides an overview of the components of a rough vacuum system using the Rough Vacuum System Trainer (RVET). Covered components include piping, clamps, valves (vent and butterfly), gauges (Enhanced Perani and Bourdon), bell...

In this video, published by Erie Community College, the presenter guides viewers through the venting procedure for a Rough Vacuum System Trainer (RVET), discussing valve positioning and narrating the effect of venting on pressure in the RVET chamber. The video corresponds with lessons in a student...

This video, published by Erie Community College, features an experiment demonstrating the effects of placing a marshmallow in the vacuum chamber of a Rough Vacuum System Trainer (RVET) and reducing the pressure. The presenter provides step-by-step instructions for conducting the experiment and...

This video, published by Erie Community College, features an experiment that involves placing a marshmallow in the vacuum chamber of a Rough Vacuum System Trainer (RVET) then reducing the pressure. Elena Brewer, physics professor at Erie Community College, provides step-by-step instructions for...

This video, published by Erie Community College (ECC), focuses on an experiment that involves spraying shaving cream in a beaker and placing it in the the vacuum chamber of a Rough Vacuum System Trainer (RVET) and then reducing the pressure. Elena Brewer, physics professor at ECC, provides...

In this video, published by Erie Community Colege, learners are guided step-by-step through the processes of building a rough vacuum system. The presenter names each part and discusses its installation throughout the demonstration. The video corresponds with lessons in a student lab manual and...

This video, made available by the STEM Guitar Project, was recorded at the Guitar Build Institute held at Aptos Middle School in San Francisco, California in 2018. In the video Steve Brown demonstrates leveling the fretboard with the truss rod during electric guitar construction. The video runs 7:06...

This video is provided by Make Magazine and demonstrates how to make a catapult out of PVC piping. "This weekend, get some PVC and build a human powered catapult. Bre Pettis joins forces with Bill Gurstelle, seige weapon builder extraordinaire!" The video runs 3:05 minutes in length. 

This video, created by Make Magazine, is a presentation of how to make your own circuit board (PCBs) using a laserjet printer. Host Bre Pettis carefully details a step by step process to attain the desired output. Additional information about the project is found at www.makezine.com/podcasts.