Beat the Summer Heat!

The shift to skyrocketing temperatures means it’s time to prep for the heat! It's very important to maintain your compressor system prior to the summer heat setting in. With hotter and more humid weather, compressor loads can easily reach peak levels and cause energy consumption to rise.

• Clean Coolers. Blocked or clogged coolers can cause an air compressor to overheat Get a jump on this by making sure coolers are clean before the heat hits!
• Continue Checking Ventilation. Check and adjust your compressor room so that there is sufficient air flow. It’s important to route hot air outdoors or away from the compressor room using ducts and vents. 
• Clean Air and Oil Filters. Dirty filters lead to pressure drops, which the compressor must then accommodate for through higher run levels. Filters are also affected by additional moisture; the increase in pressure drops seen in coalescing filters leads to higher compressor running costs. To decrease the pressure drops, replace the filter element with a new one.
• Check Drains. Higher humidity in the summer causes more condensate to come out of drains. Be sure drains are in perfect working order so they can handle the extra flows. You should also remember that the additional water being produced during the summer must go somewhere. Check the state of your treatment units’ filters and separation tanks to make sure they are still operational. It is also a good idea to have the replacement service kit on hand so that no downtime is required during maintenance.

If you need assistance with an overheating compressor we are available to offer solutions to keep you compressed air system running.

Contact us on 0121 451 2255

or on our call out number 07973504010