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Hi Guys, I am looking for a used Drytac hot glass vacuum press, any model considered. Please message me if you have one for sale. Thanks, Peter.

Hi Peter,

welcome to the forum!

There are two on ebay at the moment:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0560133527

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0431047831

The 056... one is a HGP200 - 24" x 36" model - £500 would be very fair - I would expect the later HGP220 to fetch about £1k in mint condition. Ask about that catch on the right hand side though - it looks to be "popping" & would mean you need to replace both catches (£15)

The 043... one is a HGP100 - 16" x 20" model - £600 is a bit steep for a very small model - but if it is big enough for you then it won't take up too much room - so may be worth the dosh...

If you need manuals or training DVDs for a machine you buy - give me a shout - I am here to help...

stevegoodall@hotpress.co.uk

BTW we will have a couple of "ex demo" machines available after Photokina (next two weeks) - if these are too small...

...Just had another thought...

I noticed you are in Northants - it may well be worth contacting Pete Stanlick at Framers Equipment in Northampton - he very often has second hand Hot Presses in at good prices. He has received formal technical training from our own engineers at Drytac & all his second hand machines are "immaculate" - almost "as new" - worth a shout if you are looking for something bigger than the ones on ebay...

Happy to help - Steve

Thanks guys!

Hi Peter I have a HGP 220 with stand in exellent condition looking for £1200
we are in north yorkshire
if interested I can give a phone no and address
Thanks
Andrew Lancaster

Hi Peter

I too have a HGP 220 which I can sell you. It has been used very, very little and I bought it new off a framer who had purchased it and never took it out of the box.

Its your for a grand. let me know if you are interested.

Regards

Steve

I saw one for sale on ebay today for 350 pounds, buy it now - no offers on the auction.

Morning

As advertised in this section, we have an old hard bed press still for sale if you are interested.

Phil Sheldon - Ashworth & Thompson.

stephen34 wrote:I saw one for sale on ebay today for 350 pounds, buy it now - no offers on the auction.

This has now been sold & the lucky winner paid £360 & is in Scotland!!!

Hi,
Did you find the Hot press you wanted...

Mr Cad, the photo dealer in Croydon have a Hot Press 24x36 at £499-- it was on half price offer last week so might be worth haggling if anyone is in that area. www.mrcad.co.uk or 0208684 8282

johnwphotography wrote:Mr Cad, the photo dealer in Croydon have a Hot Press 24x36 at £499-- it was on half price offer last week so might be worth haggling if anyone is in that area. http://www.mrcad.co.uk or 0208684 8282

Sounds like a proper bargain!!! Things to look for if anyone is thinking of buying "second hand" are...

How fast does it pull vacuum - 20 seconds is about right for this size
What is the max vacuum it will pull - 25 on the outer scale is "good" - 20 is "OK"
Does it have a glass or metal platten - glass is way better - metal needs a lot more consideration.

Interesting & totally useless fact - vacuum is the only word in the English language that has 2 consecutive "u"s

manuals & instructional sheets / DVD available free - if anyone buys this press.