Vacuum Pumps for Vacuum Distillation

[rootbeers]

I am in the market for a Vacuum Pump. My current situation is I am using an aspirator that affixes to the mains water, has to be run at full pressure to draw a semi decent vacuum for what I need, but it can't keep pace with expansion of the alcohol vapours when heat is applied to the flask.

So I really need a Vacuum pump... Anyone here use vacuum pumps and have any recommends?

I have seen the Ebay and Amazon offerings as well as the scientific supplies sites. Nearest one I have found is an educational supplier but they want £399 for one that looks no different than the £195 ebay jobs.

Suggestions, ideas on where to look, who to see, wine and dine... I have at present exhausted all avenues I can think of, someone here may have an idea or three.