What is a desiccant breather?
It is a simple device that strips the surrounding air of contaminantsboth moisture and dirtto keep lubricants running clean and dry. It replaces the standard breather cap on gearboxes, pumps, hydraulic reservoirs, transformers and storage tanks Q: What problems does a desiccant breather solve? Desiccant breathers solve the problem of contamination ingress, which is a widespread dilemma affecting the quality of lubricants and related machinery. Dirt and water are the two most common, most serious failure culprits. Q: What did people do to solve those problems before desiccant breathers? Well, mostly they would change out oil more frequently, wasting thousands of dollars. Or they would try to drain off water and filter oil after the fact for about 10x the cost of preventing the contamination in the first place. Also, shop rags as filters and open tube turndown pipes were used, albeit ineffectively. Q: Does equipment have to be retrofitted to use a desiccant breather? Most gearboxes, pump
