Florescent Leak Detection Method

TOOLS REQUIRED
^ J 41447 Tracer Dye
^ J 41436 Tracer Dye Injector
^ J 28428-E High Intensity Black Light

The R-134a refrigerant is uniquely different from the R-12 used in the past and may require additional methods for leak detection. The R-134a molecule is smaller than the R-12 molecule and can leak through smaller openings. R-134a also does not contain chlorine, which is easily detected using the black light. The efflorescence leak detection method is meant to be used in conjunction with the electronic method, and will pinpoint smaller leaks. The R-134a takes time to work. Depending on the rate of the leak, the dye may take up to 7 days to become visible.