Candle key - destination, price and varieties

Any repair or replacement of any spare parts is not possible without using at least one spanner. In some cases, special pullers are used to remove the part. Most often, this detail is remembered when dismantling the ball joint. However, do not forget that in the world there are a dozen other pullers, one of which is used when removing and installing spark plugs. Today we will talk about it.

A candle puller is a device that is a small metal key of a multi-faceted shape. For convenience of use, a handle is connected to it. Such a candle key you can see on the first photo. With this puller you can quickly and accurately remove the non-working spark plug.

The candle key has two ends, in which the first takes the form of the device, and the second is used as a handle. 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 touching other devices. With a simple carob tool, you can hardly remove this part so quickly and easily.

Also, do not forget about the improved T-shaped candle key for 16 millimeters, the handle of which is connected to the device using a hinge. Its design allows you to dismantle the mechanism in the most inaccessible places. In addition, the T-shaped shape of the key securely fixes the candle in the hollow tube, thereby eliminating the possibility of idle turning the puller. Also such a tool can fix a new part even before it is cranked and installed. Thus, the use of the T-shaped tool eliminates the risk of unauthorized falling of the part inside the engine compartment. You are 100 percent sure that when installed your candle will not fall on the asphalt 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 long-term operation of this mechanism. Also, the surface of the key is covered with zinc, which excludes the possibility of scrolling and, as we have said, a sudden drop in the candle when entering the thread. The use of a galvanized layer significantly reduces the risk of corrosion of this tool, which also positively affects the durability of the device.

Price

At the moment, the key candle 16-millimeter can be purchased at a price of 70 to 500 rubles. This can be either conventional tubular devices or complex T-shaped tools. Also the price in many respects can depend on the manufacturer (sometimes it is necessary to pay purely for a brand).

If you are only going to purchase a candle key, do not be guided by the purchase of the most expensive device, but use the principle of the "golden mean". After purchase, this tool must be cleaned from the factory grease, so that the candle does not suddenly slip off the pipe. For the future, remember that you need to store this key in a closed box that does not allow water to enter the interior.