Practice question
If the compressor governor is set or sticks so that its cut-out pressure is higher than the safety valve's blow-off setting, what will happen?
- The compressor will simply stop pumping earlier to protect the tanks
- The safety valve will repeatedly blow off air, signalling a governor problem that must be repaired
- The low air warning light will come on at 60 psi
- The air dryer will stop purging moisture entirely
Answer: B — The safety valve will repeatedly blow off air, signalling a governor problem that must be repaired
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