frickin ignitor isnt combusting

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bob-a-lu
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Sat Jul 14, 2007 12:22 pm

how do i wire a igniter to make a spark? and yes ive searched
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You seem to have a lot of trouble finding, wiring, and using bbq ignitors :lol:
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Sat Jul 14, 2007 1:18 pm

If you can't figure out how to wire an igniter on your own, you shouldn't be building spudguns, and should instead be enrolled in preschool.
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it wasn't combusting be cause i was using alloy screws. :oops:
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Sat Jul 14, 2007 2:26 pm

bob-a-lu wrote:it wasn't combusting be cause i was using alloy screws. :oops:
Interesting, a non-conductive alloy? Yes, they do exists, but you had some laying around in the garage?
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Sat Jul 14, 2007 2:47 pm

Actually, the igniter isn't supposed to combust. The gas in the chamber is.
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Sat Jul 14, 2007 2:57 pm

i meant it wasn't arching.
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Is it possible that bob-a-lu could take away super spuder's reign as dumbass?
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potatoflinger wrote:Is it possible that bob-a-lu could take away super spuder's reign as dumbass?
All in favor say aye.

Aye!


Edit: But, sb15 hit it right on the head of the nail.
If you can't figure out how to wire an igniter on your own, you shouldn't be building spudguns
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Okay, there should be two metal prongs on the sparker. One ont the side, and one of the bottom. Put any part of your body (the toungue works the best) on the prong on the side. Press the button. If you don't see a spark on your tounge, keep trying it. If you've been following my directions to this point, ask Pimpmann for a dumb ass award.

Seriously, put a wire on each prong, have the opposite ends of the wires almost touching each other, press the big red button, and you have a spark.

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http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtop ... tml#103685


bob-a-lu What the hell? :? You made a second topic. I've PM'd you about this before you don't even provide much information in these topics, like what igniter you are using. There are loads of plans I know I have seen them myself but I don't feel like going through 200 search results but you are going to.

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