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Spedy
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Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:46 pm

I'm looking for a reliable ignition source. AdvancedSpuds recommends lantern lighters but I can;t find a suply that isn't on-line only. Is there any place these can be store-bought?

If anyone knows a REALLY GOOD brand of bbq sparkers please tell, because I've read that they need to be replaced often exept for the good brands.

Thanks.

EDIT: Nevermind, I have recently found out that Ace hardware carries lantern sparkers. *whacks self with peice of exploded pvc* I can;t beleive I didn't think of that place before. lol
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Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:51 pm

why not use a stungun? but then those might be illegal in your area.....

well, theres alot of ways to make an ignitor. BBQ sparkers are just bbq sparkers.......... from what i know.
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Sun Jun 24, 2007 7:57 pm

yah.. I'm not allowed those.. it stinks because those are supposed to be really good.
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well, theres alot of ways to make an ignitor. BBQ sparkers are just bbq sparkers.......... from what i know.[/quote]


WTF?

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Mon Jun 25, 2007 3:21 am

go to spud wiki and search "flyback" if you can get the parts for one your set

so far its the best igniter next to carge box igniter
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okay, but right nw I don't have access to ANYTHING usefull for spudding other than a cheesing huge 2000 psi air compresser... but no piping and I don't do pneumatics.

Edit: ARG!!! everything for the flyback but the transistor, and there are n good transistors for this in the area..... :sad8:

Again, Where do you people that use lantern lighters get them?
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Mon Jul 02, 2007 4:39 pm

all you need is a high power transistor or power MOSFET!!
you can power the flyback with a 555 timer and a power MOSFET.
i still want to find a design that works with the new type flyback the ones where you cant change the windings!!!!
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