Electronics Igniter

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  1. Explicit

    Explicit What's a Dremel?

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    On battle bots flame weapons, or on home built jet engines made with turbos.

    What sort of circuit could be used for ignition?
     
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  2. Detrom

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    Most home build jet engines use spark plugs and ignition coils from cars.
     
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    Or you can get a similar spark igniter from old gas cookers or gas fires, some are battery-driven.
     
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  4. Detrom

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    The spark from a BBQ Igniter might not be hot enough to ignite gasoline, but atleast you don't need a power source :) .
     
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  5. kbn

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    Probably the easyest/cheapest way - get a cheap CCFL light with inverter form ebuyer (cost about 2 quid..) Im sure you can figure out how to get a nice spark from the 1.8kv output :)

    Might be a good idea if trying that to stick the inverter inside a metal box.. sometimes they explode when used or there intended purpose.. so with this :worried:

    To get a good spark you need a peak voltage about 1.1kv/mm of gap. Rms voltage can be quite a bit lower..

    Sparks are good ignightors because they heat the air a lot - far excess of the flash point of oils.. for a very short time,
     
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