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Single-gas analyser,
October 16, 2007
By MotorcycleRider
from Mesa, AZ
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"Results are not accurate enough to assure passing state emissions test. Maybe suitable for tuning small engines such as lawn mowers or leaf blowers.
Calibration drifts quickly. Placement of probe in "clean air" during calibration is critical. Yields wide variations in readings with small change in time and position of probe in and out of exhaust pipe."
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Home Handyman
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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4
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Good unit for the advanced home mechanic.,
October 15, 2007
By mjfrank
from St. Louis, MO
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"I own two fuel-injected Ducati motorcycles, and I do all my own maintenance to save money. I bought this unit after a few recommendations from other Ducati owners, as a good, cheap method of adjusting the FI on our bikes. Unfortunately, the price has increased significantly since it was originally recommended to me. (110.00 at the time, now over 200.00)
The build of the unit is decent, the double-faced tape that holds the pulse pump unit to the back failed to stick, but that was easily replaced. The hoses are a little short to get the tube in the tailpipe, and the unit out of the exhaust stream, but it's doable. Unfortunately, there is nothing to compare this to as far as quality, because no other units like this exist in this price range. (everything else are professional units costing upwards of $2,500.00)
Using the unit takes some patience, as it's a little tricky getting the baseline measurement stable. You need to let it warm up for at least 10 minutes in clear air, and then adjust it to 2.0% CO on the meter. Then you start the bike (or car, truck, whatever) and take your measurements, adjust the settings, and shutdown. Then you need to let the unit sit, powered on, for at least 5 to 10 minutes in clear air to make sure it goes back to a reading of 2.0%. It didn't quite get back to 2.0% the first few times I used it, but after the third time, I got it just right.
On both bikes, I ended up going through the warm up, measure, adjust, cool down sequence three times, just to make sure the measurements were good. Both bikes run great now, and I saved a bunch of cash, and time, over having the dealer perform the adjustment.
Tips for anyone using this unit, make sure you follow the sequence exactly, and take as much time as recommended or longer. Also, make sure the unit itself is not in the exhaust stream, that the vehicle being tested is well warmed up, and that you have some airflow in the area. (a small fan works) Lastly, keep the unit below the tailpipe so the water can run down to the pulse pump, and tap the hoses occasionally while in use, to keep any condensed water from accumulating in the lines.
All in all, it did the job, and didn't break the bank. Count me as a satisfied customer."
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Home Handyman
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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co tester,
March 7, 2007
By TPPF
from DULUTH,MN
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"SIMPLE TO USE/ACCURATE WHEN COMPARED TO MORE EXPENSIVE UNITS/USEFULL IN MEETING OSHA CO TESTING REQUIREMENTS ON
INTERNAL COMBUSTION UNITS USED INSIDE (FORKLIFTS).LOOKS
CHEAP INITIALLY BUT IS VERY EASY TO USE WITH ACCURATE RESULTS."
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Professional
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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