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Re: Pneumatic Regulators from Automation Direct

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Originally Posted by AllenGregoryIV View Post
On that you and I are in complete agreement. I got all bumpers banded for a little while a couple years ago because of the mission to make properly written rules. Looking at the shuttle valve you mentioned if it's plumbed in a way that meets the rules for check valves, I would allow it and seek further guidance from HQ/Al on the specific situation. In this case anyone can Q&A and ask specifically if quick exhaust valves are considered check valves by the GDC. I believe that they are and have been instructed to enforce it in that manner, if I was using one on my robot I'd probably ask in the Q&A just to be sure and have proof in case another RI or LRI doesn't see it the same way.
Q&A has consistently refused to rule a part legal unless it's recommended or mandated. You'll probably have better luck if you word the question to ask if the function of the part is consistent with a short list of rules, with reference to your part as an example of one that performs the function.
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