Reddit mentions of FJC KIT6 Vacuum Pump and R134a Manifold Gauge Set

I would go for this chamber:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vacuum-and-Degassing-chamber-1-5GL-/221257099507?pt=BI_Pumps&hash=item3383f368f3

If not this one, then a stainless steel one, the bell plastic chambers are not good if you have a heat pad or something in it.

Go for this vac pump:

http://www.amazon.com/FJC-KIT6-Vacuum-Pump-Gauge/dp/B001C6LG3Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1375192421&sr=8-2&keywords=vacuum+pump

You could get one cheaper there on amazon, search around, but this set includes a lot of gauges and wires that could be useful.

This hot plate is battery powered, fits in the chamber, and can keep a pretty good constant low temp:

http://www.amazon.com/Aroma-AHP-303-Single-Plate-Black/dp/B0007QCRNU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375192614&sr=8-1&keywords=battery+hot+plate

Hopefully this gets you started in the right direction, there are many many options for a nice vac set up, I'm sure if you look around you'll find good deals.

I've got a 2000 honda civic and need to do some A/C work.

think I might be buying this kit
http://www.amazon.com/FJC-KIT6-Vacuum-Pump-Gauge/dp/B001C6LG3Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1371620274&sr=8-3&keywords=ac+gauges

pretty good video on AC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lglPJuBXVeE

FAQ about doing it on honda-tech
http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=1665946

Also sometimes you can get the tools on loaner program with Autozone or Advance Auto

what pump are you running with this one? http://www.amazon.com/FJC-KIT6-Vacuum-Pump-Gauge/dp/B001C6LG3Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1369336827&sr=8-3&keywords=vacuum+pump is this in the right ball park?