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Re: Compressor Rule Question

Okay, fair enough -- but during practice and test off the field (in pits, etc) is this setup allowable as long as the tanks are all purged prior to onboard fill for pre-match setup? My main concern is overheating. I'm okay with running the compressor for 4-5 minutes to fill the tanks and then again during the 2.5 minute match, but while testing these compressors could be on continuously for long periods of time. Far as I know, rules pertaining to the robot config itself apply during matches but not necessarily in the pits or practice field.
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