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Because the water can freeze in cold weather And cause brake failure.

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Q: Why must air tanks be drained?
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Should you release air out of air tanks on trucks when its cold?

Yes Where I work if the tanks aren't drained before you go home you will be punished. Water can build up in the tanks, especially in cold weather and valves will freeze and everything grinds to a halt.


How often Air tanks should be drained.?

The 'official' answer to this is daily. If you're being asked this for test purposes, that's what you respond with. In practice, nobody actually does it daily.


Why were air tanks invented?

Air tanks were invented to hold compressed air.


Does well water tank without bladder need to have a air volume control to function?

No, many 'galvanised' tanks do not have an air volume control. As long as the tank is not drained while the pump is 'off' (ie in an electric cut-off) the tank is safe.


What are air tanks?

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Does a Bartholin's gland cyst have to be drained?

In order to heal, a Bartholin's gland cyst usually must be drained


Where are the air tanks located on a submarine?

The air tanks on a submarine are typically located in the ballast tanks, which are distributed throughout the submarine's hull. These tanks are used to adjust the submarine's buoyancy by filling or emptying them with air or water.


Where do people get the air in air tanks?

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How do you remove a tank full of fuel?

The tank should be drained before removal. The fuel must be drained into an approved container.


When cleaning a septic system should both tanks be drained?

Yes, they should in fact be pumped out to remove all obstacles to complete aeration.


If a submarine is at depth of -300ft what must happen for it to reach sea level?

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What is in the air tanks that will give you the bends?

Nitrogen.