For example, a Becker Model KVT 3.100 uses a 5 HP motor<\/a>,<\/a> whereas the comparable Venturi generator uses between 40 and 50 HP worth of compressed air. That\u2019s eight times more electrical costs to run the Venturi than a mechanical vacuum pump!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you realize how huge that is?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Energy prices have risen year-over-year for more than a decade, and using a system that chugs electricity will, inevitably, get more costly as time goes on.<\/p>\n<\/div> While the actual Venturi suction system has no moving parts, the compressor that runs it has plenty (significantly more than a mechanical pump). Of course, an increased load on the compressor will require more frequent maintenance procedures, meaning replacement of all those wear parts and increased oil changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your in-house air compressor is close to using its full capacity, an additional compressor (and air dryer, filter, and regulator) will need to be purchased to satisfy the requirements of a Venturi. That is not an economical option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While a mechanical vacuum pump generates heat, a Venturi\u2019s compressor will generate about 8-10 times more, at 2,546 BTU\/HP, because its motor is 8-10 times larger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Venturi generator needs to vent air, creating noise levels almost 16 times louder than a mechanical vacuum pump. Yes, a vacuum pump makes noise, too, but it can be remotely located if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Venturi vacuum system must have compressed air piped to it, which is extremely costly to install unless the machine is pneumatically operated and piping is already in place. A mechanical pump goes under or next to the equipment it supports, thus eliminating any piping needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your shop air compressor fails for any reason, the primary source of your Venturi vacuum is out of commission. The resulting downtime will cost you in production loss and work hours. With a mechanical vacuum pump, you only need one backup pump for all of your machines to ensure uptime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can see, a Venturi vacuum generator may sound good at first, but it will come back to bite you in the company wallet. Over time, mechanical vacuum pumps are more reliable and end up costing you less\u2014so choose wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click the button below to see our selection of trusted Becker mechanical vacuum pumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/beckerpumps.com\/latam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/the-kvt-series-blog-300x209.jpeg\")
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