BT-3 BASIC Tester is equipped with a filter making it more powerful combustion leak tester in compare to the simplest BT-1 tester. Thanks to the filter, accuracy of the tester rise from 50% to 99.9% The simplistic design and the filter gives you the best price/performance ratio on the market.
BT-3 tester is immune to any contaminants making it more versatile and accurate device in detecting medium and big combustion leaks in combustion engines.
Bear in mind that all measuring devices have some limitations. Understanding these limitations is absolutely crucial for effective diagnosis and could save you a lot of time. (see table below)
FEATURES:
- 99.9% accuracy with the filter connected to the tester
- start the engine, insert the tester into the cooling system (radiator or expansion tank) and wait up to 5 minutes for the test result.
- two types of test fluid: red fluid for DIESEL and BLUE for PETROL/LPG
- great for DIY, easy to use, inexpensive
- suitable for cars with radiators and expansion tanks, PETROL/DIESEL/LPG
HOW DOES IT WORK?
If a combustion leak is present, a small amount of exhaust gases goes to the cooling system. This tester can sniff these gases, in the presence of them, the test fluid will change colour. The crucial part of the tester is a filter, blocking all contaminants which could falsify the test result. This will increase the accuracy of the tester from 50% to 99.9%
TEST FLUID, BLUE OR RED?
We offer two different fluids because diesel engines have different gas composition, lower in co2 and higher in nitrates. Using red fluid will give you much better accuracy and sensitivity in diesel engines.
The blue fluid is not suitable for DIESEL engines as it changes colour to GREEN, making it more confusing with the interpretation of the test result.
IMPORTANT RULES TO AVOID FALSE TEST RESULT:
BEFORE USE, ALWAYS FLUSH THE TESTER WITH FRESH TEST FLUID!!!
EXTRA FREE bottle for flushing INCLUDED!!!
| 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. |
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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: - very cheap - the tester uses just 6ml of test fluid per test. 3ml for flushing + 3ml for the test. CONS: - 50/50 ACCURACY, 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: - very cheap - 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 |
IMPORTANT NOTE!!! : The white rubber bung fits a wide range of cars anyway before placing an order, you have to check if it fits the coolant's inlet in your car.
The rubber bung diameter: (narrow end: 37mm, wide end: 41mm)
If you require bigger or smaller bung, our Advanced Testers fit a much wider range of cars, tractors and other machines.
BT-3 BASIC with FILTER 99.9% Accuracy - COMBUSTION LEAK TESTER for PETROL/DIESEL/LPG - Head Gasket Tester / Block Detector Kit - DrHeadgasket UK
BT-3 BASIC with FILTER 99.9% Accuracy - COMBUSTION LEAK TESTER for PETROL/DIESEL/LPG - Head Gasket Tester / Block Detector Kit - DrHeadgasket UK
- Brand: DrHeadgasket UK
- Product Code: BT-3
- Availability: In Stock
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£22.80
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- Ex Tax: £19.00
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