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Re: Quick Exhaust Valves - Illegal !?!?

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Originally Posted by Christopher149 View Post
Since our prototype is currently using a fitting-less downstroke, I went ahead and asked.
Looks like we have a reply:

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Q. Is there any rule that prevents a port on a pneumatic cylinder from venting directly to atmosphere, without any fitting or tubing, so that only one direction of motion is powered?
2014-01-19 by FRC0857

A. No.
So this means venting to the atmosphere is legal. Now we know our shooter is legal!
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