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Review on πŸš— Romondes SM603 Automotive Evap Smoke Machine Leak Detector with Pressure Gauge – Ideal for Cars, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, ATVs, Light Trucks, Boats by Patrick Alexander

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Impressive quality tool

I will come back later and add photos, I had very uncomfortable dirty hands during work and I didn't want to take the camera and ruin everything. This smoke machine worked well and was easy to assemble, filling with mineral oil was difficult to say the least, I replaced the mineral oil bottle with a grill bottle and it worked pretty well. but then I screwed up and filled the tank to the brim and made more chaos in the workshop. Poured it out and expelled the air until it was empty. It's filled to the max line on the back of the device, it's a little hard to see the clear oil in the glass fill, but I'm sure I'll overcome this issue with use. Turning the unit on is simple and easy, the included store-bought air connector didn't need a nylon thread tie, it fit really well and didn't leak like crazy. The smoke vapor came out quickly and was very viscous, only a little oil came out when filling, but worked perfectly. The Velcro on the back easily fits hoses and power cords, making it a well-enclosed device that can be stored in a tool lock. Also, I left the hardware in the bag and just hung the bag on a hook so they could hold everything together. and this thing made the job easier and came in handy. Not a "must have" tool, but a great tool to have in your inventory, especially if you are completing a rebuild and need to prove the vacuum system is reliable. Works great and doesn't come with a snap off price tag!

Pros
  • Absolute legend
Cons
  • Little repairability