Abstract: The invention provides a method and an apparatus for vacuum drying of a material, particularly timber or the like. The apparatus comprises a drying chamber (1), a vacuum producing unit (6) coupled with the drying chamber, a cooler structure (2,4), and devices for heating the drying chamber (1). The cooler structure (2,4) and the drying chamber (1) are coupled together by a compression unit (9) that may be placed substantially within the drying chamber (1). The cooler structure (2,4) is placed at least partially in a heat transfer connection with the drying chamber (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for a hydraulic pressure hose, said connector comprising a body (7) which includes a first sleeve member (8), to be fitted inside the end of a hydraulic pressure hose, as well as a connecting member (11). The connecting member (11) preferably includes a gripping means (12) for a tool and a fastening means (13), such as a threaded portion for coupling the connector with a hydraulic system. In addition, the connecting member (11) includes a second sleeve member (9) mounted outside the end of a house in line with said first sleeve member (8), said sleeve members (8,9) being adapted, upon mounting the connector on a hydraulic pressure hose, to squeeze towards each other and to clamp the end of hydraulic pressure hose therebetween. At least a part of at least one of the sleeve members (8,9) is electrically insulated from body (7).