Thread: Pneumatic Regulators from Automation Direct
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Re: Pneumatic Regulators from Automation Direct
I, too have expansive experience with fluid regulators, both air and paint solvent and 100% agree with Martin on this.

We are using the Automation Direct regulator and it performs MUCH better than the Norgren regulator. It's specifications meet all the FRC rules, from our interpretation and past enforcement of this rule.

If the Inspectors want clarification, then they should seek it from FIRST and be clear in their intentions of calling the rule.

Al,

I think it is prudent if you make an actual ruling on this specific regulator. Right now, 1296 is using it in Palmetto and passed inspection. This regulator was used last year without incident. Can you please lead the way in reasonableness and urge for extreme clarification on this? You have always been extremely reasonable when dealing with teams and clarification on this pretty simple issue seams like it should be a no brainer.

Thanks,
Paul
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