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Re: Team Update #11

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Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur View Post
Hook up the pneumatic system with just the compressor hooked to the pressure relief valve, a dump valve (manual) and a pressure gage.

power the compressor from a battery (use a fused line for safety). Bring the pressure to ~130 PSI. The relief valve should release pressure when it hits ~125 PSI.

If it doesn't then adjust the valve to release and then retry (poppit valves are notorious for not being very stable nor re-seating very well).
An FYI for everyone who tests this way. The reseating pressure of the valve is usually 10-20% below the release pressure. After you make your adjustments vent the sytem, then represurize for the next test to verify you actually are at the set point and not significantly below it.

Also hysterisis on the spring will mean your valve could pop +/- a few psi and still completely meet the manufacturers spec. I suggest looking at this value to see what it is so you don't chase your tail on the variation.
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