Is a Water Trap Needed for Air Bag System
Updated 04/01/2019 | Published 03/29/2019
Question:
Should I install a 1/4” water trap inline with this system to reduce the likelihood of moisture getting into my air bags?
asked by: Steve
Expert Reply:
Usually a water trap is not needed for an air bag system. In fact, my Firestone contact told me they never recommend them!
One exception might be heavy continuous use in a humid climate, such as a work truck used daily in Florida or Louisiana with pressure changes being made all day long every day. In that case a water trap might be a good idea.
But for a vehicle occasionally towing the same RV on a recreational basis the air bags will not be likely to accumulate enough water to worry about.
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Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Air Compressor - Analog - Single Path
- Air Bag Compressor Kit
- In-Cab Gauge
- Single Path
- Analog Display
- No Tank
- Light Duty
- Firestone
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