L/F WTB: Glow Plug ignitors

[Beau Parsons]

I am looking for who makes these and what brands are curently on the market, any help would be great.

Thanks Beau

 

[Bill Brandt]

Best there is, imo. http://www.rcatsystems.com/rc.php

Bill

 

[Robert Pickard]

Eric Canton sells the Glow Beast

 

[SayMikey]

I still prefer to have a pair of hotshots in my pit box. Last several years,just got to mark them so they dont get away

 

[Rene Danner]

Rc cats is a awesome glow igniter.. I also have this one which I was able to get state side. Works well, I use this on testing days.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Smart-Glow-Plug-Driver-Igniter-Starter-w-5200mah-battery-For-Glow-Engine-/141143319080?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20dccc2228

 

[zboter1]

there is an electronic ignighters availible on Ebay. u can use any battery source up to 24v. i purchased two of these and they do work as advertised. I have not used them for long enough to say how durable they are yet. they are cheap enough anywhere from 15-20 dollars.

my most dependale never fail driver for the last 20 yrs. has been an single 4000mh nicad rigged to a driver. charge it at 5amps for 16hrs and good for a couple of yrs.

it has bailed out several boaters over the yrs.

Paul

 

[Robert Pickard]

Paul help if we have a name

 

[zboter1]

no name brand I can see. just go to Ebay and type in.

comes up like . upgraded electronic glow plug ignighter.

I do not know how to paste the link. there are several different sellers.

Paul

 

[TimothyJones]

I sell the McDaniel, but please buy what what you feel suites you best.

Tim

 

[Ray Sametz]

Don F turned me on to these, talk about Fire in the hole.

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

Don F turned me on to these, talk about Fire in the hole.

Yup, From Batteries Plus. Used the same for years

 

[Beau Parsons]

Don F turned me on to these, talk about Fire in the hole.

How long is the charge time and what is the average longevity of usage?

Thansk Beau

 

[Ray Sametz]

Don F turned me on to these, talk about Fire in the hole.

How long is the charge time and what is the average longevity of usage?

Thansk Beau

Charges the same as a hotshot, overnight. Used it at a 3 day race and 1 day open water on twins and singles with no problem.

 

[Al Hobbs]

I like the Glow Beast from Eric Canto and RC Cats. Both hold their charge for the weekend and both let you know if the plug is bad.

Al Hobbs

 

[larcor69]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Purple-Electronic-Glow-Plug-Starter-Igniter-6V-24V-for-RC-Boat-Car-Nitro-4WD-/171513190648?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27eefb98f8

 

[Kevin Krogness]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Purple-Electronic-Glow-Plug-Starter-Igniter-6V-24V-for-RC-Boat-Car-Nitro-4WD-/171513190648?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27eefb98f8

I had a similar one and burnt it ouT was using a 4s Lipo... Got another but using a 2s life to see what happens...

 

[Samuel Hagan JR]

I still prefer to have a pair of hotshots in my pit box. Last several years,just got to mark them so they dont get away

X2. The Hot Shot works great. We got a second one because of all the boats but the original one is on its 3rd season.

 

[Robert Pickard]

Hot Shots are nice problem i had people borrowing and you never get them back now with the glow beast you can see who has it its so big

 

[Mike Larson]

The glow beast has 2 of the D cells Ferrette is running, wired in to the voltage meter etc... I dont think/know if Eric still markets them... Mark?... I bought mine to light turbo plugs as itll jack to 4 or 5 on the meter when charged fully... I'd found.. turbos needing high (er) voltages ( theyll resonate and "sing").... if a single ignitor was weak the turbo will light but youll gain a dead launch... I use the D cell from BPlus for everything not turbo also... I like having my wire /cord on the table for unhook simplicity/etc and i dont like the small hand helds for popping off, and having either your pit man or yourself hold it on the plug... too much going on for me.... Bplus has larger capacity D cells also but ive never encountered issues with the small.... its a preference deal.... 'luck... mike

 

[Ray Sametz]

I still prefer to have a pair of hotshots in my pit box. Last several years,just got to mark them so they dont get away

X2. The Hot Shot works great. We got a second one because of all the boats but the original one is on its 3rd season.

I bought an original Hobbico Hot shot (red shrink wrap) in the early 90's, lasted me almost 15 years. The new and improved version never lasted more then 2 years. OMHO

The glow beast has 2 of the D cells Ferrette is running, wired in to the voltage meter etc... I dont think/know if Eric still markets them... Mark?... I bought mine to light turbo plugs as itll jack to 4 or 5 on the meter when charged fully... I'd found.. turbos needing high (er) voltages ( theyll resonate and "sing").... if a single ignitor was weak the turbo will light but youll gain a dead launch... I use the D cell from BPlus for everything not turbo also... I like having my wire /cord on the table for unhook simplicity/etc and i dont like the small hand helds for popping off, and having either your pit man or yourself hold it on the plug... too much going on for me.... Bplus has larger capacity D cells also but ive never encountered issues with the small.... its a preference deal.... 'luck... mike

I choose to wear an pit apron, battery in 1 pocket, cord reaches motor. Spare plugs, 4 way wrench in other pocket. Cordless starter, Bingo, no pit box needed. Again OMHO