I was frustrated by having to fit a 1000 psi PRV when all of the HP components on M2 were rated at over 230 bar for RW. Yet RW never asked for a LP PRV!!
The 1000 psi valve was retained in the rules for a number of reasons:
1. To comply with the Mentorn rules although this may now be history.
2. To ensure no competitors gained an unfair advantage by boosting their pressure by force heating the bottle before a fight.
3. To allow a safety margin for machines using non-certified (for pneumatic use) hydraulic parts.
4. To avoid the need for a pressure test point.
Im sure I thought of other reasons when writing the pneumatic rules.
It is pleasing to hear of your support for LP PRVs Roger.
Paul
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