Air dryers

[MEP001]

Quick question. When do you need to put in a lubricator in series with the water separator?

If you're using air tools, like a pneumatic die grinder or impact wrench. FloJets do not like oil.

 

[Earl Weiss]

A lubricator is normally used for air tools such as an auto repair shop or industrial manufacturing.
I can't think of anything in a car wash that would want or need oil in the air supply.

Air Cylinders in Tunnels definitely benefit from oilers.

 

[slash007]

I have them installed at all 4 of my Air Lift doors, but no where else. Wasn't sure their function or advantage. Thanks.

 

[Toms PTcarwash]

Did you fix your water in the dryer problem?

 

[slash007]

Did you fix your water in the dryer problem?

Not yet. After 3 rounds of snow we've been busy, so I haven't had a chance to shut the air off and test everything like I planned. With my IBA doors being air operated, I can't shut the air off now. I did receive today the auto drain air filter I purchased, so I'll test and install on the first rainy day.

 

[slash007]

So far I was able to test my two IBA's and 2 out of 5 SS bays and non water came out of the air line when running high pressure. I did put an auto drain water separator for now just to see how much water it catches, but have not turned the air dryer back on yet.

 

[Toms PTcarwash]

I wouldn't want to have anything in line with the auto drain. You don't want to separate the water, you want it to go down the drain.

 

[MEP001]

You don't want to separate the water, you want it to go down the drain.

The separated water goes down the drain.

 

[Earl Weiss]

The separated water goes down the drain.

And here I was using it for the spot free rinse.

 

[Greg Pack]

And here I was using it for the spot free rinse.

The residual oil residue in the water makes it an excellent drying aid.