Iridium Candles

Candles for gasoline engines - the product is quite conservative, in the past few decades has not undergone any fundamental changes. Producers, except that they experimented with the geometry and number of electrodes, that the final result - the quality of ignition of the working mixture - the effect was very insignificant. But, finally, there was a certain "breakthrough" -the iridium spark plugs appeared.

The ignition of the mixture in the combustion chamber depends directly on the miniature of the candle electrodes. For the thinner the central electrode, the lower the voltage is required to break the gap between it and the side electrode, and the narrower the electrode, the less it affects the flame propagation in the combustion chamber. But the reckless reduction of the electrodes leads to their rapid burning out, the candle goes out of order ... The dilemma is solved by the introduction of the technology of sputtering onto the electrodes of the noble metal layer . Iridium proved to be the most suitable for all requirements.

Iridium candles have a diameter of a central electrode 4-5 times smaller than conventional electrodes and a conical side electrode made of nickel alloy. This provides a powerful arc of the white spectrum (the most stable and hot). At the same time, minimizing the linear dimensions of the electrodes not only did not lead to a reduction in the working life, but also increased it sensitively. If the usual candles (with electrodes made of nickel alloy) with the average mileage of the car need to be replaced every 2-3 years, the iridium candles serve almost the entire lifetime of the machine from one master! Therefore, their high price is more than justified. The "put and forget" principle is one of the main competitive advantages of this product.

What other advantages do the iridium candles give to their lucky owner, in addition to their service life:

- reduction of fuel consumption (6-7% for engines with injection and 2% for carburettors);

- increase in engine power by 2-3%;

- "soft" start of the engine even in winter;

- more complete combustion of fuel, and, as a result, cleaner exhaust. If you add to this the improved dynamics and "acceleration" of the engine while driving, there is no doubt: iridium candles should be put immediately. The price of 2,5-3 thousand rubles per set against the background of 300 rubles for ordinary should not stop, the difference on only one saving of gasoline will pay off in six months. Owners of "heaped" cars, in which access to candles is difficult, especially not to be afraid of the price. After all, the cost of replacing the candles in the service center is almost higher than the cost of the candles themselves.

So, let's summarize. Pros: the engine starts and operates in all respects better; To operate the car became more comfortable; That candles at the most inopportune moment can fail, with a light heart you can forget (and therefore, a spare kit in the trunk to carry absolutely to nothing). Cons: no. We do not put a high price in the minus, because we are paying today to not pay more tomorrow. Conclusion: iridium candles - the unconditional "yes"!