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Re: Snap On Smoke Machine
Posted to Tool & Equipment Forum on 4/9/2001

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Bill, the Snap-on Leakchek has an additive in the smoke called "chemoluminescence". This is an unltra-violet indicator that leaves a light purple residue at the exit point of the leak. A black light i... Login to read more.