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Tracer Products’ Flexible, Dual-Purpose Leak Detector Worms its Way into Tight Engine Areas

Tracer Products' Quad Max Pro is a unique, cordless tool that combines three UV LEDs for leak detection and one white LED for regular inspection. A 12" (30 cm) flexible extension allows the unit to be easily maneuvered around hoses, fittings and other obstructions in cramped underhood areas.

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Tracer Products’ Quad Max Pro is a unique, cordless tool that combines three UV LEDs for leak detection and one white LED for regular inspection. A 12" (30 cm) flexible extension allows the unit to be easily maneuvered around hoses, fittings and other obstructions in cramped underhood areas. This makes it simple to pinpoint hard-to-reach air conditioning and fluid leaks. An adjustable service mirror reflects leaks hidden from direct view.

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The unit’s three UV LEDs deliver triple the UV power output to make all leaks glow brighter. A touch of a switch converts this "two-in-one" tool from a UV inspection light into a regular flashlight. Each solid-state LED has an average rated life of 100,000 hours.

For more information about the Quad Max Pro, write to Tracer Products, P.O. Box 10324, Westbury, New York 11590; call toll-free (800) 641-1133; outside the United States and Canada, call (516) 333-1254; or visit www.tracerline.com.

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