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My lab is equipped with a purge button, should I use it to increase airflow in my lab?

Purge buttons are installed in some laboratories to be used in an emergency such as a chemical spill. Purge modes increase air flow, speed, and turbulence. Purge buttons should not be used in any other manner.

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