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Re: pic: Compressor Backpack
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Originally Posted by ice.berg View Post
Our team made one of these off-board compressor/air pack deals a few years ago. We used a 5 gal. steel tank rated for 250psi and then a FRC legal compressor. We considered all rules and believed it to be legal. We had pressure blow-off's and dump valves on both robot and pack. Big Al promptly ruled it unsafe for numerous reasons.
Not to push this, but Al is pretty reasonable, he knows the rules and has helped lots of teams to come into compliance. He really wants you to excel safely. I'm sure he quoted the rules and pointed the way to compliance.

What couldn't you do to fall within the rules?
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