Candle key - purpose, price and varieties

Any repair or replacement of any parts is impossible without the use of at least one of a wrench. In some cases, for removing items use special pullers. This files most often about such a detail to remember when removing the ball joint. But do not forget that there are a dozen other strippers, one of which is activated when removing and installing the spark plugs. About it today and we'll talk.

Candle puller – this device, which is a small metal key multi-faceted forms. For ease of use it is connected to the handle. This candle key you can see on the first photo. With this remover you can quickly and gently remove the outside of the spark plug.

Candle key has two ends in which first takes the form of the device, and the second is used as the arm. In the photo we see that this part has a hexagonal tubular shape. It is worth noting that only this design allows you to freely rotate the part without contact with other devices. Simple carob tool you are unlikely to be able to quickly and easily remove this item.

Also don't forget about the improved T-shaped candle key of 16 mm, arm which connects to the device with a hinge. Its design allows to dismantle the mechanism to reach places. In addition, the T-shaped key securely locks the candle in the hollow tube, thereby eliminating the possibility of idle rotation of the puller. Also, this tool can fix the new part before it from turning and install. Thus, the use of the T-shaped tool eliminates the risk of unauthorized drop parts inside the engine compartment. You 100 percent can be sure that when installing your candle will not fall on the ground and passing through the engine, not dirty oil.

The Head puller is made of special hardened steel, which guarantees long-lasting operation of this mechanism. Also the surface of the key is covered with zinc, which excludes the scroll and, as we have said, the sudden drop of the candle when entering the thread. The use of galvanized layer significantly reduces the risk of corrosion of the tool, which also positively affects the durability of the device.

Price

At the moment a candle key of 16 mm can be bought at the price from 70 to 500 rubles. It can be as conventional tubular devices, and complex T-shaped tools. Also, the price may largely depend on the manufacturer (sometimes you have to pay purely for the brand).

If you intend to purchase a candle key, do not depend on the purchase of the expensive the device, and use the principle of ‘middle ground". After purchasing this tool must be cleaned of the factory grease to the candle suddenly slipping off the pipe. For the future remember that to keep this key must be in a closed box that eliminates the ingress of water inside.