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Re: Reverse flow direction on SMC valves

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Originally Posted by 1075guy View Post
I don't believe there to be any rule violation here, however, I don't know that the valve would operate as intended. If you could describe your goal to us, we might be able to better help you.

If you simply want to switch pressure on and off to something they make valves with 1 input and 1 output.
I agree, there really "shouldn't" be a rule violation. I read carefully through the rules and found nothing prohibiting it.

Now the answer to why I would want to do this might take away a strategic advantage

OK, I'll let the cat out of the bag. See the picture below for more info.
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