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Quick Filter Check
When checking diff erential fi lter clogging indicators, be sure that the pilot holes in the fi lter body (the ones that
feed the indicator with oil pressure) are clear of debris. is will help ensure you are receiving the correct signal.
Unusual Breather Treatment
Washing down machinery with water often results in desiccant breathers
becoming saturated with water. One solution is to put pantyhose over the
breather. ough it may look silly, it repels the water yet allows air to move
through it and is easier than training personnel over time.
Use Lube ID Tags
Consider using equipment lube tags to avoid adding the wrong oil
to a machine. ese identifi cation tags decrease the possibility of error
by inexperienced lube techs, facilitate training of new technicians and
reduce confusion associated with switching suppliers. Use color- and/
or shape-coding wherever possible. Whether plastic, stainless steel,
aluminum or coated paperboard, these tags can indicate the lubricant's
name and viscosity, and can be affi xed to each reservoir.
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Oil Sampling Pointer
For reservoirs, drop-tube oil sampling is rarely the ideal method.
However, if it cannot be avoided, it is important to consistently
sample as close to the active fl uid zone as possible. Measure the
stand-off distance desired from the bottom of the sump and attach
the drop tube with wire ties (or other suitable method) that distance
from the end of a rod. Consistency in the sample location will help
make the analysis results more suitable for trending.
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