What you should consider when restarting your compressed air system - Tip 1

Temperature fluctuations cause condensation in the compressed air system. In the depressions of the piping and the containers, such as the compressed air tank or the filter, larger quantities of water are deposited as so-called compressed air condensate during longer shutdowns. When the system is restarted, it shoots through the system as "splash water" and such a "water hammer" can lead to considerable problems such as burst filters. In order to prevent this, the system should be closely observed during start-up. Anyone who has installed electronically level-controlled condensate drains is on the safe side in this case.

In addition, during the shutdown phase, oil-containing lubricants can collect on the surface in valves, fittings, etc., which are then carried along by the air flow and lead to contamination and oil contamination.