Air leak detector

[csprenger]

(04-02-2015 19:25)cmillsap Wrote:  Yeah, I have one too. They can be tricky to use. The best way I have found is to fill the air system and turn off the compressor then check for leaks as the system pressure bleeds down. If you try to use it when the compressor is on, the air rush through the lines and fittings will produce a false reading. Otherwise, mine works pretty well. Once it finds a leak, I still confirm it with soap & water.

Chuck, do you have the unit with the metal probe? Mine is before the probe. But I do have an HorFrt unit with probe. Agree, air pressure up, then enabled...use the rubber tube(s) to detect air leak(s)...then the antenna touching the lines, parts, etc. in the same area...have detected leaks a few times. Nothing major or needing attention.

I HATE AIR LEAKS!!! My buddy tells me to be happy with the state air leak down specs for the brakes. The rest...up to us to be frustrated, or not.