In addition to a pressure gage and a relief...

Question 1 / 270705eccef9bbacbc34ba4d45585

Question 1 of 270705eccef9bbacbc34ba4d45585

In addition to a pressure gage and a relief valve, an air receiver should be fitted with a __________.

Question 1 of 27070

In addition to a pressure gage and a relief valve, an air receiver should be fitted with a __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Purpose of an air receiver in a compressed air system • Safety and maintenance features commonly required on pressure vessels • Function of a drain connection versus a sight glass, thermometer, or manhole

💭 Think About

• Which additional fitting directly prevents internal damage or loss of capacity in normal operation, not just for inspection? • How does moisture behave in a compressed air receiver, and what fitting would you need to manage it regularly? • Among the options, which one is almost always found even on very small, simple air receivers?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which item is most essential for routine safe operation, not just periodic inspection • Consider what must be done frequently to remove condensed water from an air receiver • Ask: which fitting would you expect even on a small shop air compressor tank, in addition to a pressure gage and relief valve?

Question 1 of 27070

In addition to a pressure gage and a relief valve, an air receiver should be fitted with a __________.

sight glass and manhole

thermometer and sight glass

thermometer and manhole

drain connection