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Re: How do you make your compressorless system work, when all valves "bleed" air slow

Last year we ran a compressorless system for one 3/4" bore x 6" cylinder which we ran at 40 (or maybe 20) psi. We had two clippard storage tanks, and were able to get 40-50 throws after letting it sit for 5 minutes (to simulate the match starting). Now, the cylinder never had to do any work though, it was used as a ball stop so it only took mininal side load.

We had some minimal leaks at start, but made sure all the solenoids were wired nicely (make sure the tubes are cut nicely) and double checked everything. We eventually got it to a workable level.

Because of the leaks there isn't really a good way of knowing beforehand if it will work. You will just have to finish the pnuematics, clean them up to be as efficiant as possible and test it.