Watchdog Desiccant Breathers
Watchdog Desiccant Breathers are a unique particle filtration and water-removal system. They prevent destructive contaminants from entering industrial equipment as air is breathed in and out due to thermal expansion or fluid level changes. By allowing only clean, dry air into industrial equipment, the Watchdog Desiccant Breathers prolong fluid life, reduce abrasive wear, and decrease downtime and repair costs.
Additional Features
- Water Vapor Adsorbent
- The silica gel used in the Watchdog Desiccant Breathers adsorbs up to 40% of its own weight.
- Visual Indication
- When maximum adsorption is reached, the silica gel turns from orange to dark green, indicating replacement is needed. The silica gel used is chemically inert, non-corrosive, and does not contain cobalt chloride, a heavy metal.
- Dual Filtration System
- A two-micron filter (99% efficiency) is located at the top and bottom of the silica gel bed. The top filter removes particle contamination from atmospheric air and the bottom helps with dust created by the silica gel beads contacting each other.
- Activated Carbon
- As air is expelled, it passes through activated carbon which removes oil vapors, fumes, and odors (except for part numbers 39131, 39132, 39133, and 39134).
- Bi-Directional Air Flow
- A 360º air flow allows air to be breathed in and out as fluid level changes or differential pressures occur. Expelled air “backflushes” the particulate filter to prolong the life of the breather.
- Durable Construction
- Watchdog Desiccant Breathers are manufactured from rugged ABS plastic and impact modified acrylic.
- Environmentally Safe
- The color-changing dye used is environmentally safe and meets all health and safety requirements.
Other Specs
| Model | Description | Air Flow (WDB) | Water Capacity (WDB) | Height | Dia | Connection | Fluid Volume Exchange | Silica Gel Volume |
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| 39101 | Breather | 20 CFM | .4 lb | 6.25 in | 5 in | 1" Male Friction Fit | 150 gpm | 1.4 lb |
| 39102 | Breather | 20 CFM | .9 lb | 9.25 in | 5 in | 1" Male Friction Fit | 150 gpm | 2.7 lb |
| 39108 | Breather | 20 CFM | 1.3 lb | 11.25 in | 5 in | 2" Male NPT | 150 gpm | 3.5 lb |
| 39131 | Breather | 5 CFM | .032 lb | 2 in | 2 in | 1/2" Female NPT | 37 gpm | .08 lb |
| 39132 | Breather | 5 CFM | .056 lb | 3.25 in | 2 in | 1/2" Female NPT | 37 gpm | .1 lb |
| 39133 | Breather | 5 CFM | .104 lb | 2 in | 3.25 in | 1/2" Female NPT | 37 gpm | .3 lb |
| 39134 | Breather | 5 CFM | .18 lb | 3.25 in | 3.25 in | 1/2" Female NPT | 37 gpm | .5 lb |
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Nominal Air Flow Rate20 CFM (150 gpm of fluid volume change)
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Particulate Filtration Level2 micron absolute (99% efficiency)
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Operating Temperature Range-20º to 200ºF / -28 to 93ºC
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Silica Gel AdsorptionUp to 40% of its weight of water
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MaterialABS plastic and impact-modified acrylic
