use them efficiently. Sometimes, this will require training and simply working with the tool, so that when it comes time, you can effectively use it to locate the problem. I recently attended an oscilloscope class, and I was surprised at the number of lead sets and even screen protectors that were in the audience. It was clear that many of the oscilloscopes were being used for the first time. It will be very challenging for a technician to find a problem with a vehicle if they aren't comfortable with their tool of choice. ROSS COLKET is the owner of Colket Automotive Technical Services in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. He is an ASE Certified Master p Figure 8- A Matco MC9440 battery maintainer was used for our power supply for the vehicle's stable voltage. Technician with over 30 years of experience as both a technician and educator. As a former CTI instructor, he believes in the importance of training and giving back to the industry. Ross@ColketTech.com XPH SERIES HEADLAMPS RECHARGEABLE, HANDS-FREE LIGHTING FOR SMARTER AUTO SERVICE XPH34R | 2075 LUMENS XPH30R | 1000 LUMENS PURE BEAM® FOCUSING Coastportland.com Circle 57 on card or click " PTEN e-inquiry " on VehicleServicePros.com 2209PTEN_Coast.indd 1 www.VehicleServicePros.com SEPTEMBER 2022 PROFESSIONAL TOOL & EQUIPMENT NEWS 33 8/18/22 2:19 PM XPH25R | 410 LUMENShttp://www.Coastportland.com http://www.VehicleServicePros.com http://www.VehicleServicePros.com