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PLUG FOR VAS • Industrial Machinery Supplies is now marketing Groeneveld's plug-in electrical integrity tester for automatic lubrication systems for trucks. The system saves time by eliminating the need to remove electrical components while testing.
Full information is available from IMS, Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 ORE. Telephone (0509) 262516.
AICZO COVERS PAINT • Akzo Coatings, manufacturer of Sikken's paints, has produced a leaflet and wall poster on tips for paint preparation. The guide covers degreasing, sanding and filling, and recommends products to use.
For copies, contact your local Akzo Sikkens distributor, or phone the technical services department on (0235) 815141. ANTI-FREEZE ALTERNATIVE • To combat the shortage of anti-freeze, Lambson Automotive Products has introduced Dowfrost 123, an alternative formulated coolant. It is compatible with hard water and ethylene glycol and is said to give corrosion protection.
For more details contact Timothy Russell at Lambson Industrial Products, Aire & Calder Works, Cinder Lane, Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 1LU, on (0977) 510511.
• Radiomobile has developed a stereo radio/cassette for use in truck cabs. The AKB924 is designed for 24V operation and has an isolated earth, making the unit safe and easy to install. The unit has an input facility for portable compact disc players; the tape system features auto-reverse; and the digital stereo radio has preset 18 stations. Radiomobile offers a 12-month replacement warranty for the AKB924.
For details of your nearest stockist call Janet Wood or Mary Keenan on 01-873 9098.
• Longdon Truck Equipment has increased its range of truck accessories. It now offers stainless exhausts, tanks, bumpers and bars from Dan Truck; West Coast mirrors from Revolver; wide-angle convex mirrors from K10; bull bars from Trux; Dietz lights and mirrors; and Turbowing stainless deflectors. For further details call (0663) 47101.
WHEN I'M CALLING YOU. . .
• Acc-Cell has developed "Acc-Cell Mute" which automatically mutes a stereo, radio or CB when a mobile telephone is in use. As soon as a call is completed, full sound is automatically restored. It suits all vehicles and is capable of handling four speakers up to 60 watts, and is available at £49.00 (trade).
The company has also introduced "Acc-Cell Sounder," which alerts a driver of his phone ringing up to 100 metres away, by means of a loud speaker unit under the cab's bonnet. It is priced £35.00 (trade).
For details phone Alan Baber on (0272) 352261/2, at AccCell, Apex House, Kingsfield Lane, Longwell Green, Bristol BS15 6DL.
DUAL-VOLTAGE BLEEPER • Brigade Electronics' bestselling BA-13 Super Reversing Bleeper is now available in dual-voltage form, so that it can operate at either 12 or 24 volts. For more information, call Brigade on 01-852 3261.
CLEARER VISION • Dreamstar has launched Hot Jet, an accessory which works when the windscreen washers are applied, heating the water as it passes through the unit. It removes grease, insects and clears ice. No tools are needed for fitting.
Retailing at £9.99, the unit is available from Dreamstar, Dreamstar House, 26 First Avenue, Montague Industrial Estate, Edmonton, London N18; tel 01-884 3888.