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?

  1. The compressor will simply stop pumping earlier to protect the tanks
  2. The safety valve will repeatedly blow off air, signalling a governor problem that must be repaired
  3. The low air warning light will come on at 60 psi
  4. 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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