I've never tried EZJect dye, but am thinking of trying it on a leaky system that is giving us fits. Any info and guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Tell me about flourescent leak detection dye
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I've never tried EZJect dye, but am thinking of trying it on a leaky system that is giving us fits. Any info and guidance would be greatly appreciated.
As they say "Dye don't lie" but, it requires a return trip and it will forever get on your hands and tools when you gauge up. And obviously it won't help if the leak is in a location out of line of sight.
I would only use it was a last resort. In actual practice I almost never have a leak that I cannot find electronically as long as I take my time. I still keep a dye kit on my truck but, I have not used it in years.
I would only use it was a last resort. In actual practice I almost never have a leak that I cannot find electronically as long as I take my time. I still keep a dye kit on my truck but, I have not used it in years.
I’m sure you know but I’ll just mention it anyways. You’ll need the flashlight and glasses.
It does work and is what most automotive mechanics use. It can get a little tricky if you have other things fluorescing under the light besides just the dye.
It does work and is what most automotive mechanics use. It can get a little tricky if you have other things fluorescing under the light besides just the dye.
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No mfg that I’m aware of will recommend it and most say any additives not used by the mfg will void warranty.
Who much is used? How many times? How compatible with internal components, oil & ref?
Must have visual access to any leak. Better off with good electronic detectors.
Who much is used? How many times? How compatible with internal components, oil & ref?
Must have visual access to any leak. Better off with good electronic detectors.
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You guys have voiced what I’ve always thought, but I wanted to see if I was missing something. I think I’ll just stay away from it.
Good point.
I have a very strong feeling that dye ruined one of my micron gauges. I didn’t realize it untill it was too late. Micron gauge worked on that system and the very next morning it was all over the place doing odd stuff, that very next system was 100% new, copper and all. I cleaned the sensor but it never worked again. I don’t have any way of proving that’s what did it but it sure seems like it did. Have anyone who uses dye had this happen to them or think it’s just coincidence?
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I wouldn't be a surprise if the dye was accompanied by leak seal and that would make a lot more sense that the leak seal would have killed it.
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I didn’t even think of that. That’s prolly true and what did it, I am not a fan of leak sealer of any kind.
I see it just like engine or radiator stop leak, just messes things up.
"...if there is another leak in the same area then it won’t help you at all because the area is already covered in florescent dye."
Yeah, it's a pain to clean up, but if you do a good enough job cleaning it, you can detect a new leak at or near the old leak. On the plus side (once the dye is in the system), it may show you where the leak is as soon as you take the covers off the unit (and put on your glasses and UV light).
Yeah, it's a pain to clean up, but if you do a good enough job cleaning it, you can detect a new leak at or near the old leak. On the plus side (once the dye is in the system), it may show you where the leak is as soon as you take the covers off the unit (and put on your glasses and UV light).
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Resi guys are all against dye, Refer heads are all for dye, and Commercial guys are split. I have/do all three, and yes there is a time and place for dye. But do not let it become a go to crutch/excuse for being lazy. I have yet to see anything that was "gummed up" or wrecked by dye. But on most systems dye is not the answer, its the hail mary. If your electronic leak detector does not work, you may need another tool, no one leak detector seems to find every leak. I have a heated, and infrared, and an ultrasonic.
I've used this a few times. That's what they make us use at work. I've only found one leak out of about 5 times on different systems. We use the glasses and flashlight, plus an old comforter to cover areas that we inspect. I think techs use it often. I have on occasion seen the residual dye on my gauges. I personally do not like the stuff.
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No problems on my end….and I use the UV dye quite a bit and follow the mfg recommended instructions
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