Hire and Rental News - Events in Focus - February 2018

60 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • FEBRUARY 2018 INDUSTRY NEWS EQUIPMENT GUIDE to 2018 According to Dechmont’s Darren Leeson, safe testing of the spark plug means not exposing a live spark to potential fuel vapour which could cause an explosion or, potential for electric shock from unsafely grounding the spark plug to an external metal part of the engine. “The Spark Plug Testing Kit takes as little as two minutes to use, saving the user both time and money in unnecessary servicing and repairs,” Darren said. “The Spark Plug Testing Kit’s unique patented safety design allows the user to safely remove the spark plug from the engine to view actual spark plug fire in a safe environment. It is the only one in the world that allows the user to both safely and accurately diagnose why a small engine has starting issues. “The Kit is made from high grade and durable materials eg: poly carbonate, aluminium, brass, copper wiring and rubber insulation and has no bulbs, fuses, Spark Plug Testing Kit finds use in hire and local government A new ‘spark tester’ Spark Plug Testing Kit from Dechmont, safely allows testing of a spark plug for spark to determine why a petrol engine has starting issues. batteries or electronics to falter and give false readings,” Darren said. The Spark Plug Testing Kit comprises: 1. Protective Safety Dome: allows the spark plug to be removed from the engine and confined from potential fuel/air mixture which could cause an explosion; 2. Decompression Earth Unit: screws into the cylinder head to give a solid grounding to eliminate the potential for electric shock, at the same preventing debris from entering the engine which could cause serious damage. This also allows for decompression of the cylinder chamber so the engine can be easily turned over; 3. Fully Insulated Extension Lead: allows the user to remotely and accurately view / diagnose the spark on the spark plug without the potential for electric shock. Contact: 0438 639 599 or visit website: www.sparktester.net The Spark Plug Testing Kit takes as little as two minutes to use