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Rob


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PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 8:45 pm    Post subject: PPS Safety Valve Reply with quote
im just about to order some bits from pps including an adjustable safety valve for my mamod loco. can someone tell me what pressure is best to set it at or does it come ready set at a sensible pressure?
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 8:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
It comes set at a pressure. I cant remember what it is but its more than the standard one

I would leave it IMHO
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 8:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Its set at around 20-25 PSI
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I turned mine down a couple of mill, and it runs as sweet as a nut now.
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
thanks guys, ill order it soon.
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