auxilliary air compressor maintenance

[John Suter]

Hi Ron,

--- luckyron1 wrote:
> Ours runs about twice a day when we are parked. At
> the same time, I
> note that the air toilet compressor is also running,
> and I think that
> the two compressors are connected.

The 110V compressor and the 12V compressor were not
originally connected to one another by BB. However,
many owners, including me, have had them replumbed so
they both feed all air requirements and had the
pressure regulators set so the 110v kicks in at a
slightly lower air pressure than the 12V so the 110V
effectively becomes the "master compressor," after the
engine compressor. Plumbed in this manner, in the
event 110V is not present (and the 110V is not usually
connected to the inverter), the 12V will then come on
and drive the toilet and the slide air seals.

> (I had the
> latter replaced about 2
> yrs. ago.) The tank or compressor expels air for 50
> to 60 cycles before
> it finally stabilizes, fills, and shuts off. I
> think I have to drain
> the water out but don't know where the drain is.

Reach into the area where the 110V compressor is
buried behind wooden panels covered with felt, or
unscrew the panels, and feel for a 3/8" relatively
"loose" plastic air tubing line. At its far end is a
connector with the ability to open and drain the tank
of accumulated water. Gently pull the tubing out from
the opening and you will note the tube length is just
long enough to reach outside the bin area. Stand back
when you open the pet-cock as, if it hasn't been
regularly drained, it may spew lots of gunk.

Good luck,

John Suter
2000LXi

> Anyone??
> Thanks
>
> Ron & Ruth in 2000 lxi
>
>
>
>
>


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