answersLogoWhite

0

Why must air tanks be drained?

Updated: 4/28/2022
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Best Answer

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

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why must air tanks be drained?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

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?

Air tanks come from russian bollets made from solfer umonier


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

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


Where do people get the air in air tanks?

It's pumped in with an Air Compressor


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.


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

Nitrogen.


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

It must rise 300ft.Ans 2 - Water in the ballast tanks must be blown out with compressed air, and the planes set to rise as the sub makes headway forward.


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.


Where do firefighters get oxygen tanks?

Firefighters typically get oxygen tanks from their fire department or fire station. These tanks are filled with compressed oxygen and are essential for providing breathable air to firefighters in hazardous or smoke-filled environments.