Hammer Valve Question

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Sun Dec 27, 2015 4:33 pm

I am planning on using this push-button valve as a hammer valve:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#6790t42/=10f920u

My question is can the input and output ports be reversed? E.g. does it matter which side the pressure is attached to
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Sun Dec 27, 2015 5:01 pm

It doesn't say either way and no data sheet link...Buyer beware?
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Mon Dec 28, 2015 7:55 am

To broaden the question, can push button valves generally be used with airflow in either direction?
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Mon Dec 28, 2015 9:16 am

You can always call the help line or send a email or build your own.
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Thu Jan 07, 2016 1:05 pm

I used that one for my hammer valve gun... I do not believe it can be used either way though. Considering that it gets harder and harder to open as pressure increases, pressure from the wrong side would likely just open the valve and go right out the other port.
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