Why is it useful that the wet tank (the first tank air reaches from the compressor) collects most of the system's moisture?
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Correct answer to question 55 (Air Brakes): Because draining that one tank regularly removes most of the water before it can spread further into the system
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Moisture condenses out of the compressed air first in the wet tank, so draining it regularly catches most of the water before it can travel further into the system and cause damage.
Updated: November 2026