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Re: 60 second set-up / pack-up time?

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Originally Posted by Sohaib View Post
The air to the pistons on the intake is stopped by a butterfly valve. Once the tubing is connected to its connectors, the butterfly valve is opened.

The system is also charged with this valve closed.

We're contemplating just having long enough tubing so that we can put it into the transport configuration without the need of the butterfly valve which likes to leak.
I would say this is illegal as the rules are written, per the allowed parts list and the rules about the dump valve.

Instead, use a standard shop compressor quick connect fitting. It's a standard fitting, so it's a legal part, and when disconnected does not leak any air.
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