Candle key - purpose, price and varieties

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Any repair or replacement of any parts is impossible without the use of at least one wrench. In some cases, special pullers are used to remove the part. Most often, such a detail is remembered when dismantling the ball joint. However, do not forget that there are a dozen other pullers in the world, one of which is used when removing and installing spark plugs. We will talk about him today.

A candle puller is a device that is a small multi-faceted metal key. For ease of use, a handle is attached to it. You can see such a candle key in the first photo. With this puller, you can quickly and accurately remove a non-working spark plug.

The candle key has two ends, in which the first one takes the form of a device, and the second one is used as a handle. In the photo we see that this part has a hexagonal tubular shape. It should be noted that onlythe design allows you to freely rotate the part without contact with other devices. With a simple open-end tool, you are unlikely to be able to remove this part so quickly and easily.

Also, do not forget about the improved T-shaped candle wrench of 16 millimeters, the handle of which is connected to the device with a hinge. Its design allows you to dismantle the mechanism in the most inaccessible places. In addition, the T-shaped key securely fixes the candle in the hollow tube, thereby eliminating the possibility of idle turning of the puller. Also, such a tool can secure a new part even before it is rotated and installed. Thus, the use of a T-shaped tool eliminates the risk of an unauthorized fall of the part into the engine compartment. You will be 100 percent sure that during installation your candle will not fall on the asph alt and, passing through the engine units, will not get dirty in oil.

The head of the puller is made of special hardened steel, which gives a guarantee for the durable operation of this mechanism. Also, the surface of the key is covered with zinc, which eliminates the possibility of scrolling and, as we have already said, a sudden drop of the candle when entering the thread. The use of a galvanized layer significantly reduces the risk of corrosion of this tool, which also has a positive effect on the durability of the device.

Price

At the moment, a 16-mm candle key can be purchased at a price of 70 to 500 rubles. These can be both conventional tubular devices andcomplex T-shaped tools. Also, the price can largely depend on the manufacturer (sometimes you have to pay purely for the brand).

If you are only going to purchase a candle key, do not focus on buying the most expensive device, but use the principle of the "golden mean". After purchase, this tool must be cleaned of factory grease so that the candle does not suddenly slip off the pipe. For the future, remember that this key must be stored in a closed box to prevent water from getting inside.