Preloading uber-tubes

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Brandon_L

I also have a quick question about this subject.

Our claw is powered via pneumatics. Could we have a valve that would block the air to the solenoid to the claw while we preload the air? This way we can force it open, place the tube in, then turn the valve to pressurize it. I can't see why this wouldn't be legal.

(Sorry for slight topic hijacking)

Depending on the solenoid, there might be manual firing buttons. If there are, you might be able to use those. You'd lose a little air, but the compressor should be able to make that up in automode.

I'm not the Q&A, but I can't think of a rule that would prohibit that valve.