Venting Slides


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Posted by Keith C. on November 15, 2002 at 16:11:54:

The post further down about venting valves got me to thinking...

The partial vacuum created by pulling (usually the first) valve slide is balanced by opening the valve or having it vented.

Is there a reason for the vent to be placed in the valve. Could a pressure release valve be installed right in the slide itself. Pull the slide, create the vacuum, spring loaded pressure valve opens, pressure equalizes and the valve closes.

Any thoughts?


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