AF-1 Filter is compatible with BT-1 and BT-3 BASIC Combustion Leak Tester.
BEFORE EACH USE, ALWAYS FLUSH THE TESTER WITH FRESH TEST FLUID!!!
TYPE OF PROBLEM: | BT-1 no FILTER |
BT-3 with FILTER |
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SMALL COMBUSTION LEAK not visible bubbling (1) |
NO The tester WILL NOT detect anything due to lack of rubber pump. The pump is crucial in detecting small leaks, atomizer helps to dissolve more gas in the test fluid. Testers with rubber pumps and atomizers are 2-3 times more sensitive. |
NO The tester WILL NOT detect anything due to lack of rubber pump. The pump is crucial in detecting small leaks, atomizer helps to dissolve more gas in the test fluid. Testers with rubber pumps and atomizers are 2-3 times more sensitive. |
MEDIUM COMBUSTION LEAK visible bubbling (2) |
YES Only if no other additives in the coolant, e.g. "sealers in a bottle". Not suitable for coolants with other additives. Additives could falsify the test result! |
YES Compatible with all types of coolants and additives. The filter will block all possible contaminants |
BIG COMBUSTION LEAK vigorous bubbling (3) |
NO The test result could be false due to possible contaminants induced by bubbles. |
YES The filter will block all fumes and contaminants. |
TESTING WITH "Seals in a bottle" IN THE COOLING SYSTEM OR OTHER UNKNOWN ADDITIVES (4) |
NO The test result could be false due to additives in the cooling system. Not suitable for coolants with other additives. |
YES The filter will block all contaminants. Compatible with all types of coolants, resistant to any additives. |
PROS & CONS |
PROS: - inexpensive - the tester uses just 6ml of test fluid per test. 3ml for flushing + 3ml for the test. CONS: - possible false test results due to lack of filtering - not suitable for detecting small leaks - lack of pump and atomizer - for DIY use, not suitable for professional use |
PROS: - inexpensive - 99.9% Accuracy - Immune to all contaminants - safe to use with all types of coolant and additives, including "seal in the bottle." - the tester uses just 6ml of test fluid per test. 3ml for flushing + 3ml for the test. CONS: - not suitable for detecting small leaks - lack of pump and atomizer - for DIY use, not suitable for professional use |
BT-1 no FILTER |
BT-3 with FILTER |
AF-1 Filter for BT-1 & BT-3 BASIC Combustion Leak Tester - detector - block sniff tester - DrHeadhasket UK
- Brand: DrHeadgasket UK
- Product Code: AF-1
- Availability: Out Of Stock
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£10.75
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>>FREE UK DELIVERY<<
- Ex Tax: £8.96
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