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This weeks video, What is this and what does it do?

RayWohlfarth
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A bleed valve is used on diaphragm type gas valves to slow the valve opening speed. I have seen them used incorrectly or not at all. I just thought this short video would help installers understand what they are and where they should be installed. 
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Mp7xAufRomo

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Mp7xAufRomo
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