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Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur
... and this is the core of my issue with the tanks.
You have students that have very little understanding of the forces and failure modes and 'how to use the tanks properly' in an environment where the public is being exposed to that risk.
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Isn't this the purpose of FIRST? To teach, read inspire, students about the forces and how to use the tanks properly? Each team should find a Fluid Power Engineer or a mentor properly trained in the safe use of pneumatics, or at least follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe installation and use of the parts.
Of course, I don't want any person injured from mis-use or improper installation, so there must be some adult involved in the process. A key tenant of FIRST - students need mentors!