The KOOL-IT® Electrolysis Indicator™ is the simple to use and easy to understand solution for diagnosing the excess stray current levels in cooling systems, commonly called “electrolysis”. It’s the perfect tool to visually diagnose this destructive and poorly understood condition, so common in today's cars and trucks.
Features:
Diagnoses electrolysis instantly
Easy to use and understand
Works in place of expensive meters
Directions For Use:
Step 1- Determine if electrolysis is present
Remove the
radiator cap from the radiator OR you can also test for electrolysis
in the
reservoir if the radiator is not accessible by first removing the reservoir cap.
CAUTION: Do not remove the
radiator cap when the engine is hot.
Make sure all accessories are turned off.
Start engine.
Attach the
alligator clip at the end of the black wire to the negative terminal
of the
battery or to another viable chassis ground.
Insert the
tip of the KOOL-IT Electrolysis Indicator into the coolant via the radiator or
reservoir.
CAUTION: Make sure all wires and the KOOL-IT Electrolysis
Indicator are clear of the
belts and all rotating accessories.
Upon
contact with the coolant the KOOL-IT Electrolysis Indicator will power up with
both the red
and green LED's illuminated for three seconds. Leave the illuminated KOOL-IT
Electrolysis Indicator
in the coolant at all times while it determines the level
of electrolysis present in the system
& only one LED remains lit.
Check the
KOOL-IT Electrolysis Indicator. If the green LED is lit the system is in
satisfactory
condition with electrolysis below <0.3 volt.
If the LED is red the system has electrolysis above
>0.3 volt and is unacceptable.
Read action to take below.
Remove the
KOOL-IT Electrolysis Indicator from the coolant, disconnect the alligator clip,
and replace the radiator cap (or reservoir cap).
The KOOL-IT
Electrolysis Indicator will power down in three seconds and reset after removal
from the coolant. Rinse the submerged portion of the KOOL-IT Electrolysis Indicator to
clean
and then store properly for its next use.
Action to take:
Green LED (GOOD) - No action is required. Levels of electrolysis are in
an acceptable range.
Add KOOL-IT Supreme Radiator Treatment (P/N: 96001) to protect the system
and
extend the life of the coolant.
Red LED (BAD)
- Electrolysis (Stray current) is above acceptable levels.
First determine if the coolant
is new or old. If the coolant is old, proceed by flushing it out using KOOL-IT
Radiator Flush (P/N: 95020)
and refill with new coolant. Re-test the coolant by
repeating the instructions for testing with
all electrical
loads off. If the red LED illuminates again there is certainly an electrical
system fault
or bad ground that is introducing destructive levels
of current to the cooling system. This indicates there's
potentially damage
already to the radiator and heater core and they should be checked.
Proceed to find
the source of the stray current ideally before it causes more
damage. Once the electrical load(s) causing
the stray
current has been fixed add KOOL-IT Supreme Radiator Treatment (P/N: 96001) to
protect the system
and extend the life of the clean coolant.
