[CAB]

I have noticed when my ZT190 is stood water drips from two breather pipes located ubder the car (just level with the front doors).
I thought at first this was condensation from the aircon but it is more than a drip. A puddle 8 inch round can develop in a few minutes. These pipes are obviously there for a reason and doing there job, just curious as to what they are for? Is it a run off for rain water from the bonnet gulleys?
Picture attached.


Thanks & Regards,



CAB

 

[Dr Dave]

That pipe with a large drip emanating from it is the air con evaporator drain tube.....suprisingly enough!

 

[Godalmighty83]

its not uncommon for water to pour out of those tubes, mercs are especially prone to leaving puddles under them after being sat still for a while with the aircon going.

its really surprising to see how much water gets chucked out on a humid day.

 

[Dr Dave]

I can guarantee to have at least one query a week about this water in the early summer.......

 

[Godalmighty83]

we get one a day show in reception.

'my cars leaking water!'


closely followed by

'it smells when i use the aircon!'

as some people ignore the advice of using it all year round. nice case of legionners for you sir?

 

[Dr Dave]

Ah...you can't get Legionairres disease from an automotive a/c system - you only get it from water cooled inductrial applications, but many workshops use this false info to sell a/c service work.........

 

[MikeM]

I can guarantee to have at least one query a week about this water in the early summer.......

Oh. OK, I'll wait for summer then....................



Mike

 

[Dr Dave]

....and wait for the curt reply!

 

[MikeM]

....and wait for the curt reply!

Err OK, sorry..................... :err:

 

[CAM4V]

Indeed it is the aircon as cold air cannot support so much water vapour as warm air. Surprising amount eh?

Remember ailing the concenrs of a German Passat Driver in Salisbury when he stopped his car, only to see this puddle on a blistering hot day. His English was like my German, but by pointing at the A/C button and the sun, and shaking my head when pointing at the rad he got the message!


CAM

 

[Dr Dave]

'ello CAM, bit late in tonight aren't we?