I use my Miteyvac now. I've graduated past the pedal pumping and requiring an assistant. Last time I tried to get my wife to help and hearing her complain (or is the word *****?) about her leg getting tired was the straw that broke the camels back. I ordered the Miteyvac the next day.
It gets lonely when you don't need help to fix stuff, but it sure is a lot easier on the ears.