How often?

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  1. jahnneysazftw92

    jahnneysazftw92 Light Load Member

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    How often do you guys actually drain your air tanks?
     
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  3. orangepicker

    orangepicker Road Train Member

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    winter time with no air dryer 2x a day
     
  4. BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    This time of year I would do it daily.
     
  5. Bigchevy

    Bigchevy Light Load Member

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    I do it when I shut down for the night when its cold out if its warm then I do it every couple days
     
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    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    Daily. more in the snow and rain
     
  7. RiskyBusiness

    RiskyBusiness Light Load Member

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    Depends on where I'm at and what the temp's are outside. If its below freezing drain them every night if you shut down for your break. I'm in south east so I drain mine every friday night when I get home and park truck over the weekend.
     
  8. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    pull lanyards at least once a day in winter
     
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