glow ignitor

[anthony_marquart]

My ignitor took a dump on me,.. it was one of those new style with the plug in the back,.. different kind of battery I think.. anyway.. It was plugged into my power strip and my heat gun flipped the fuse on it a few times. next thing I notice is the charger is not working anymore..

So what are you guys using.. that one lasted a year with very little use.. I've had others last 5 years.. or more..

what do you recommend?

 

[Matt Mordja]

http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/lipo-glow-w-o-charger-ORI88943

This is charged with a LiPo capable charger, using a Futaba plug with +center. As any LiPo this should be stored at less than full charge (run storage cycle on charger when done for the day)

 

[anthony_marquart]

it's a similar one that died on me

 

[57fairlane500]

This is what I use and I am guessing it's what you have that quit working.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_1932_110/products_id/178659/n/Dynamite-LiPo-Glow-Driver-w-Battery-Charger

If you pull the sticker off there is a screw under it and you can open the case up and check inside. It is very common to have a connection come un-soldered, I have repaired a couple of them and they are working fine now.

 

[anthony_marquart]

that is exactly it..I think it's more than that. When I plug into the wall, the light doesn't come on anymore. I may buy another one just like it,. and have 2 ignitors and one charger..

 

[julianconde]

Use a PB battery 2V. Works perfect for me and fires them boats real quick.

 

[anthony_marquart]

what is a "PB battery 2V." and how do you hook it up?

 

[Will Gallagher]

You cant go wrong with a Glow Beast from Eric Canto. It's by far my favorite glow igniter........

 

[RobertWurster]

I use a dubro it has worked for four years no prob.and its cheap.http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXD702&P=7 20 bucks isn't bad.

 

[Buckshot]

http://www.rcatsystems.com/rc.php

or

Glow Beast

 

[anthony_marquart]

OUCH!! a little salty for me.. I just picked up a Hotshot II from LHS.. It will do till I find something better..

 

[Jerry T]

that is exactly it..I think it's more than that. When I plug into the wall, the light doesn't come on anymore. I may buy another one just like it,. and have 2 ignitors and one charger..

If you open up the bad glow starter you will find the battery tab came apart, I had 2 of them do that. Clean off the glue that they used to attach the tab and solder it. You can also find batteries that will work as a replacement.

 

[anthony_marquart]

I will look at it for sure.. THX!

 

[allenrichards1]

http://sonictronics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16440&cat=430&page=1

 

[RaceMechaniX]

http://www.rcatsystems.com/rc.php

or

Glow Beast

I'll second the RCAT Systems unit. Worth every penny to quite replacing the cheapy's. It follows the adage "Buy quality once"

 

[anthony_marquart]

I don't doubt it's good,.. I have to balance these costs carefully!

 

[anthony_marquart]

I opened up the charger and could not find a bad connection. Nothing loose. I left it on the charger overnight just in case. I tried it again just for kicks. Glows like mad. Still no led lights. The led circuit must have gone bad. Works fine it seems now. Now I have a backup just in case. If I can just get to the pond

 

[wayne middlemiss]

another vote for the rcats units well worth the money in my book.

 

[SayMikey]

2ND the hotshot,ive tried them all and keep coming back. I can get 2-3 years outta one then toss it and go again. Nothing else has held up including the rcats

 

[Ron Jefferson]

Tried the Rcats and didn't like it at all. Been burned and seen others burned by the auto shut-off and the face plate cracks. Went the simplicity route and never looked back. Two 1700Nimh hooked in parallel to a Dubro Kwik-Klip. Cheap and reliable. Always been partial to cool quality stuff but sometimes it pays to keep it simple. Think I paid less than $25.00 and still using the same piece for over 4 years now. Just another option.