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Originally Posted by Thorcat
Even if it was allowed in the rules, there is no reason to have a vacuum valve. I would even say it is a bad idea. The way venturis operate requires airflow to create vacuum. If you could somehow find a valve, you would be constantly running air through the vacuum generator. If you want a way to control the vacuum generator, you should use a pressure rated solenoid valve somewhere on the pressure side of the vacuum generator.
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I have a very legitimate reason for needing a vacuum valve, and it's not to control the vacuum generator.
Basically, I need a valve that operates without a requirement for pressure. If the only option is to use a butterfly valve actuated with a cylinder, then the value is lost.
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