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thesilence 15-02-2016 11:23

Painting Release Valve?
 
So we were having an argument on the visibility of our pressure release valve, so we just ended up painting it. However I then checked the rules and noticed R76 in pneumatic rules. About "modifying" devices. I was wondering if it did not change the operation of the device, if it was still illegal. Thank you.

Elijah
Coder
Team 4601

IKE 15-02-2016 11:29

Re: Painting Release Valve?
 
DO NOT PAINT PNEUMATIC COMPONENTS.

Use a sticker or a label to make it more visible You will need to get a new valve if you painted the old one. Please do not sand blast the paint off or do a chemical peel or....

Don't feel bad about this, many really well known and experienced teams have gotten dinged on this in the past.

Isaac

GeeTwo 15-02-2016 11:31

Re: Painting Release Valve?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue box under R76
Do not, for example, paint, file, machine, or abrasively remove any part of a pneumatic COMPONENT – this would cause the part to become a prohibited item. Consider pneumatic COMPONENTS sacred.

Andy Baker's team's robot flunked inspection for painted tanks a few years ago; I'll look for found the link.

Al Skierkiewicz 15-02-2016 13:03

Re: Painting Release Valve?
 
Gus,
Remembering that day still makes me smile. You have to know all the players in the picture to really appreciate the picture.

IndySam 15-02-2016 16:15

Re: Painting Release Valve?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz (Post 1540641)
Gus,
Remembering that day still makes me smile. You have to know all the players in the picture to really appreciate the picture.

And I like remembering being able to tell him "I told you so"


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