Question: Air filters for compressed air

Eric Olson

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How often do the oil & water filters need to be replaced in the compressed air lines? Can/should the elements be removed and cleaned? Thanks!
 

Dave London

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Hi Eric
I am in Colorado Springs, and in ten years with a silent air, valair compressor with a moisture trap and oil coalising filters. I have never cleaned or changed them about once a months I drain the tank of collected water, not much.YMMV
 

monk

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i feel the answer to this is 2 part
the conditions underwhich your compressor is operating
the maintnance routine requored for your particular compressor
 

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