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Excessive water getting into belly dump air lines

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by shaff1965, Jan 15, 2024.

  1. Jan 15, 2024 #1
    shaff1965

    shaff1965 Bobtail Member

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    Hi everyone!!
    Been having a water build up issue in my air lines. All is fine till it gets colder Temps. Then the water freezes and air cannot go through lines.
    It's a belly dump trailer
    My truck is a 2000 freightliner
    Question: could it be a compressor issue or air dryer issue? Or both?
    The air dryer purges about every 10 seconds or less.
    Not normal, I know...
    I cannot figure out why so much moisture is getting into my air lines!!
    Please help.
    PS I don't want to know how to remove the water. I need help/advice on how to prevent it from getting in.
    Thank you!!
     
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  3. Jan 15, 2024 #2
    062

    062 Road Train Member

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    Fix air leak causing compressor to run all the time.
    Drain tanks.
    Change drier cartridge.
    @JB7 @Goodysnap may be able to give better information.
    Busy day.
     
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  4. Jan 15, 2024 #3
    Banker

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    Have you changed the filter lately?
     
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  5. Jan 15, 2024 #4
    pavrom

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    try draining water..
     
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  7. Jan 15, 2024 #5
    Rideandrepair

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    X2 Drain the tanks. Excessive air dryer popping off is a sure sign they need draining. If it continues afterwards, you probably need a new dessicant filter. Probably have an AD9 drier. They’re cheap, Might want to change the whole thing.
     
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  8. Jan 15, 2024 #6
    Iamoverit

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    Drain your tanks more often. The condensation builds up and fills them with water. Not that big of a deal during the Summer but once it dips below freezing it'll make your life miserable. Also, add some deicer or alcohol in a punch.
     
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  9. Jan 15, 2024 #7
    lester

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    fix the reason your dryer pops every 10.seconds. that will help
     
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  10. Jan 15, 2024 #8
    Ridgeline

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    OMG replace your air dryer cartridge, this is why.
     
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