Worlds simplest glow plug igniter

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  • Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
  • I go over how to wire up 2 AA batteries and set them up to ignite the glow plug in your nitro engine if your ez- start system has failed and you don't have a glow plug igniter or if your glow plug igniter has failed. I hope this helps people get their nitros started and having fun.

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  • @singaporeseaslugs1393
    @singaporeseaslugs1393 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for notifying it was 2 AA batteries. I had been using a lower voltage and wondering why it ain't working. Thanks!

  • @alexkelly6475
    @alexkelly6475 7 років тому +2

    This video has saved the day, no need to buy and wait for a glow igniter!!

    • @potjnkye86
      @potjnkye86  7 років тому +1

      AlexFPV You can also use a AA or AAA battery and take the wrapper off and shove it in til I the positive terminal contacts the glow plug.

  • @calipapison
    @calipapison 5 років тому +2

    Thank you brother, i have both an XTM XCellerator and a traxxis with easy starts that went out. this was really helpful.

  • @johnhess351
    @johnhess351 5 місяців тому

    You have re-invented what every 14 year old boy knew in 1947. You are actually supplying a 3 volt battery that is unable to deliver the required current but due to Ohms Law (oversimplification) drops the voltage into the voltage range of the glow plug. For a simpler glow plug igniter even than your 'World's Simplest' glow plug igniter, try a single fresh D cell in place of the two AA in series. Try a voltmeter on the 2 AA cells when you are glowing. You may even be surprised to discover that a bunch of weak used AA in parallel will also glow a plug.

  • @MatsuYoda
    @MatsuYoda 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks man. Was bummed I couldnt test my Wankel engine but I'm gonna go give this a try right now! Cheers!

  • @koollee
    @koollee 5 років тому +7

    It takes just 1 battery .. your 1 battery probably was weak.
    If using 2, wire them parallel .. for more mah (lasts longer

  • @mickporter8425
    @mickporter8425 16 днів тому

    Run 4 x AA batteries in parell keeps the voltage at 1.5 and combines the amps works a traet

  • @theworstgamervr
    @theworstgamervr 5 років тому

    Thank you couldn't figure out why the glow plug wasnt working the wand was junk cranked it over but no glow plug used this method got it running like a top

  • @vincentisaacs7753
    @vincentisaacs7753 2 роки тому

    3 or 4 years now and have never had any problems with my starter wand and I have the exact same one. It just supplies the power just the same as manually connecting the AA battery does. If it's not starting when cranking you need to check connections. The wand either supplies the power or not. May even check your battery I'm your wand. If you charge it and store it when not in use properly you like aren't going to have any problem with the wand. I don't see why so many people say they have trouble getting the engine started with these. I'm thinking they don't actually understand how it works or they have something out of whack somewhere along the line. If having problems they just need to pull the plug and leave the lead hooked up while grounding the plug then hit the button. If it glows nice and bright then they have a different issue. If not check the wand with a meter. If it shows that it's putting out any power then look at your fuel. Pretty basic even for a newbie.

    • @JeremyBreeden89
      @JeremyBreeden89 8 місяців тому

      TheEZ start wands are very common for this and it’s due to a fault inside of the wand, I’ve had several be dead on arrival out of the box. I’ve been in the hobby 20 plus years and I couldn’t count the amount of people that is new to the hobby come to me asking for help with their Traxxas nitro not starting and 90% of the time it is a faulty wand. I always recommend they ditch the wand and just pick up a regular Igniter and they will have far less headaches.

  • @meganfitzgerald651
    @meganfitzgerald651 6 років тому

    Awesome tip bud! Try it if my regular igniter ever takes a crap on me while out bashing.

    • @potjnkye86
      @potjnkye86  6 років тому

      Garrett Feury a single AAA NIMH battery with the wrapping taken off is actually easier. I've got a quick video on how to do that one as well.

  • @zachattack2016
    @zachattack2016 9 місяців тому

    Nice HPI nitro rs4 rtr 3!

  • @JeremyBreeden89
    @JeremyBreeden89 8 місяців тому

    I think I seen some trickery here 🤔 😂

  • @FINNIUSORION
    @FINNIUSORION 4 роки тому

    The earrings scream 'but pirate' . Lol.
    But yeah... science. Watts and amps and stuff. Parallel 2 sets of 2 AA batteries. So 4 batteries paralleled with 2 cells made from AA batteries. Works great.

    • @potjnkye86
      @potjnkye86  4 роки тому

      I no longer wear the butt pirate loops lol

  • @scottfirman
    @scottfirman 6 років тому

    Try doing that on a plane engine,yeah fun. Got to watch out that whirling thing on the front of the motor.

  • @shnasachin
    @shnasachin 10 місяців тому

    What will happen if I connected battery positive o the stem and negative to the tip mistakenly

  • @jamesheckaman1557
    @jamesheckaman1557 4 роки тому

    Thanks got mine going it would say glow plug was good when if wasn't i was getn mad lol

  • @Pitbulllover79
    @Pitbulllover79 6 років тому +1

    Do you like in or near anderson indiana?
    Do you still have that car?
    The only reason I ask is I just bought a car that looks exactly like that on a few years ago.

    • @potjnkye86
      @potjnkye86  6 років тому

      Todd Sullivan Jr Perry GA. Ingot it from Jason Corn. He tried to scam me but didn't get away with it.

  • @jcrcoutdoorstech4137
    @jcrcoutdoorstech4137 7 років тому

    Nice video

  • @voodooman4636
    @voodooman4636 6 років тому

    Dammit!..... Thanks dude lol i just blew my glow plug! Actually dont connect batt end to end. connect - to - and + to + not - to +. YOU ONLY WANT 1.2V TO 1.5V. ! If you connect + to - then it will be to much voltage 1.5 + 1.5 = 3v to much bro.

    • @potjnkye86
      @potjnkye86  6 років тому

      Voodoo Man these nust have been weak batteries. But I have another video on how to use just a battery without any wires as a glow plug igniter

  • @nikolajc7617
    @nikolajc7617 2 роки тому

    2 in series and you ask to burn your glowplug off.

  • @paulpateras2160
    @paulpateras2160 7 років тому

    Even if the electric starter shits itself it won't turn on bro it tells you if you have a problem with glow plug or starter

    • @potjnkye86
      @potjnkye86  7 років тому

      Paul Pateras I know. but many dont know this. mine work fine. I did this for about 12 guys on facebook that had the glow plug side of the wand completely crap out. the plug was good but something was wrong with the wand. if you look at my other videos I even show how to diagnose the ez start system. I know what I'm doing.

  • @Nissaninthewoods
    @Nissaninthewoods 6 років тому

    What rc is that? I just got one that's exactly the same as that. Please reply back much appreciated

    • @potjnkye86
      @potjnkye86  6 років тому

      Sopchoppy boy HPI nitro Rs4 3 evo. But HSP, Redcat and those smaller names makes a very similar design.

  • @dustinplee5067
    @dustinplee5067 3 роки тому

    So can I just start the Engine with a glow plug igniter

    • @kaiarthur7636
      @kaiarthur7636 3 роки тому

      The whole point of the vid was to show how to infighting without a blow plug ingniter

  • @luisrodriguez5604
    @luisrodriguez5604 4 роки тому

    Use a big deer feeder battery

  • @paulpateras2160
    @paulpateras2160 7 років тому

    I saw that don't know why I use lithium batt

  • @SuperPimpbot
    @SuperPimpbot Рік тому

    You need to get your terminology correct. Voltage amps and ohms are not all voltage lol

  • @paulpateras2160
    @paulpateras2160 7 років тому

    I got a glow starter that takes 1 aa batt

  • @davidcortez8496
    @davidcortez8496 6 років тому +1

    Hey what’s the name of your car

  • @roypertarsey4531
    @roypertarsey4531 6 років тому +1

    it's a lot of work to get started..ten bucks buys an igniter..and play right away..

    • @potjnkye86
      @potjnkye86  6 років тому

      Roypert Arsey Check out the video where only a AAA battery is needed.

  • @paulpateras2160
    @paulpateras2160 7 років тому

    Good idea but

  • @paulpateras2160
    @paulpateras2160 7 років тому

    Poor guys that suxs
    Got lipo glow plug egniter comn

  • @paulpateras2160
    @paulpateras2160 7 років тому

    1aa bro

    • @potjnkye86
      @potjnkye86  7 років тому

      Paul Pateras 1 aa didn't work

    • @potjnkye86
      @potjnkye86  7 років тому

      Paul Pateras If you watched all you would see 1 AA didn't work

  • @paulpateras2160
    @paulpateras2160 7 років тому

    Use lithium