What do you need to know about Terex utilities?
The Terex Utilities Service department strives to provide you with the most comprehensive support possible. To further this goal, we provide Tech-Tips covering the most common questions we receive each quarter.
Where does a hydraulic fluid leak take place?
Depending on where the leak takes place (inside a warehouse where it gathers on a concrete floor or on a hydraulic excavator where it leaks into the topsoil or grass), there can be environmental fallout for allowing a leak to continue unchecked.
What to do if your hydraulic system leaks?
The first step taken by a knowledgeable hydraulic technician would be the installation of flow meters in various locations throughout the hydraulic system to aid in narrowing down where the leakage is taking place.
How does heat load and internal leakage affect hydraulics?
The influence of internal leakage on heat load means that slow operation and high fluid temperature often appear together. This can be a vicious circle. When fluid temperature increases, viscosity decreases. When viscosity decreases, internal leakage increases.
Can a heat pump run in cold weather?
In extremely cold weather conditions, a properly working heat pump will run almost continuously. That is the way they are designed to work.
What to do if you have a heat pump problem?
You can diagnose problems using some of the DIY fixes above, or by comparing heat pump reviews for your specific model. The best way to diagnose and treat any problems is to call in a local heat pump professional.
How does a heat exchanger in a hydraulic system work?
The ability of the heat exchanger to dissipate heat is dependent on the flow-rate and temperature of both the hydraulic fluid and the cooling air or water circulating through the exchanger. Check the performance of all cooling circuit components and replace as necessary.