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Is this red line for steam? Is it connected correctly?

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by 77fib77, Apr 1, 2017.

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  1. Apr 1, 2017 #1
    77fib77

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    Is that a steam line? It was loose when I to the tank, so I connected it. To the fitting. The don't really have an air line going to the tank with out a valve? So, it has to be steam.... Right?
     
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  3. Apr 1, 2017 #2
    slim shady

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    No thats an air line, when hooked up top as you did
    You can hook up your air supply line below usually near the front fender .
     
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  4. Apr 1, 2017 #3
    kemosabi49

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    Are you use air to unload? If not just leave the red hose unconnected. If you are it's like slim shady said. But you better close up that dome lid first.
     
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    slim shady

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    This is usually the other end of that air line on top
    You see the other Chicago fitting below that's for steam
     
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  7. Apr 1, 2017 #5
    77fib77

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    It's clean , I picked up the trailer. The other day when I drove along the trainer said only tighten two dog ears.


    I know they have to be tight once I'm loaded.
     
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  8. Apr 1, 2017 #6
    ChicagoJohn

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    If that's a clean tank, you're at a horrible tank wash.

    I personally check the tank to make sure it's dry then I latch all the dog ears, but only hand tight.
     
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  9. Apr 1, 2017 #7
    ChicagoJohn

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    Sometimes it's just the air line with another Chicago fitting at the front of the tank. That must be one of those fancy new Heniff tanks. We don't get fancy tanks like that.
     
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  10. Apr 1, 2017 #8
    slim shady

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    That's one of the older tanks single comp. we have.
    We have some multi compartment tanks from the 80s But they are well maintained
     
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  11. Apr 1, 2017 #9
    ChicagoJohn

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    Looked brand new compared to the stuff I've pulled. Lol
     
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  12. Apr 1, 2017 #10
    ncdriver1

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    I hope your trainer is taking time to go over this stuff with you..its p.much tanking 101
     
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