Aerotech igniters

[David Schwantz]

Got to fly last weekend. 4 flights in total, I used 11 igniters to get 4 fliights. From A103T's with that new white compound, G74-6W's that have the worst igniters I have everr seen. Frooom broken wires the justt no comound on ttthem right out of the package. K550W that had 3 bare spots in wires whiile it was still in that little cardboard tube. I cannot believe the horrible QC ffffor Aerotech igniters. What can be used that is better? Thanks.

 

[Joshua F Thomas]

You might try the igniters at MJG Electricmatch.

Also, maybe a spellchecker?

 

[David Schwantz]

Nope, I hve the MJG ones for BP charges. He said, point blank will NOT light aerotechs. And my tablet has sticky keys. Comes from bouncinggg a million mmiles in the truck. But thanks.

 

[Joshua F Thomas]

They make igniters specifically for composite motors. Try again.

 

[David Schwantz]

I'll have to look. Thannks

 

[Steve Shannon]

Hi David,
I would suggest calling Chris Short at CSRocketry.com or Tim Lehr at Wildman Rocketry and ask what they have for igniters for those motors.
Good luck!
Steve

 

[David Schwantz]

thanks Steve.

 

[mbeels]

I picked up a couple of these as spares. I used a "Tiny" lighter to replace a G74 lighter (yeah, one of mine came broken as well). It worked well, and Tim's lighters appear to be of good quality and well made.

https://wildmanrocketry.com/collections/wildman-brand-lighters

 

[David Schwantz]

Yup, looked at Tim's and Chris's stuff. I did just order kits from Quick burst. Think I will also order from Tim.

 

[GalantVR41062]

https://www.frankumperformance.com/starters-and-initiators
They have a line of initiators that if you do not mind paying hazmat shipping on look like a good deal. The MBG caught my attention with this saying "This will sure set fire to a fence post in a hurricane."

Or talk with Gary at the next launch, I see 4 options on his website for different initiators for composite motors.

 

[heada]

Magnelite by rocketflite.

https://www.rocketflite.com/
Also, Quickburst

https://quickburst.net/qb/
Lots of great kits out there that can get just about any motor going.

For bigger motors, you can augment those with pyrodex pellets.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/pyrodex-pellets

 

[AeroTech]

What are “A103Ts with the new white compound”? Anyone else having this problem? How old are the motors?

Pictures would be helpful. I am pretty sure they don’t leave our facility broken or with missing pyrogen. But we need more information.

 

[Philip Tiberius D.]

This guy, Royce, makes FANTASTIC igniters https://www.frankumperformance.com/ and he’s the fastest talk in’ Texan you’ll ever encounter.

 

[FredA]

Royce is really proud of his starters -- $30 is over the top.

 

[rfjustin]

Royce is really proud of his starters -- $30 is over the top.

30 bucks for ten of them aint bad IMO... "Sold in package of 10."

 

[FredA]

I thought I read quantity of one - guess that's one pack - sorry

 

[Maxwelljets]

What are “A103Ts with the new white compound”?

Estes A10-3T, with the new style igniters that have a white/clear dip on the tip.

 

[Joshua F Thomas]

Those igniters (these Estes ones) are hit and miss, I get a fair number of failures. I've used QuickDip pyrogen to improve them, but I'd suggest only using a small amount. I've found that trying to add a big fat blob of it does not work as well as a small coating.

 

[Joshua F Thomas]

Also, if you're trying to launch BP motors, the MJG ones work well. They have "mini" sizes now which should git in the smaller motors. I just ordered 48 for $41.90 shipped, so at under a dollar each it's a decent price.

At some point I'll look into the DIY kits that vendors offer for making your own.

 

[David Schwantz]

the A103t's were brand new. Gave several of the to Gary from Off we go rocketry. DDid not take any pic. I will pull some out and do so.

 

[David Schwantz]

I did order kitssss from Quickburst and the dip. Also placed an order with Tim for some of his. I aaalso thought that frank's were 30 bucks each.

 

[David Schwantz]

and as far as 3 bucks each, agreed, not bad. But should not have to buy igniters to replace faulty ones.

 

[crossfire]

I had a good number of problems with the Q-Jet motor lighters.

 

[David Schwantz]

I just got a mess of those on Saturday wwwith the A10-3T motors. What problems did you have and can I dddo anythong to make them better? thanks.

 

[AeroTech]

Please let Karl know about any issues at [email protected].

I had a good number of problems with the Q-Jet motor lighters.

 

[SDramstad]

You might try the igniters at MJG Electricmatch.

Also, maybe a spellchecker?

When I read his posts I tend to think of Gollum.....

 

[David Schwantz]

1st pic A10-3T igniters that have a white compound
2nd pic G74-6W igniter that has no compound
#rd pic G74-6W igniter that has broken wire

 

[AeroTech]

Anyone else seeing this with their AeroTech initiators/igniters? We’re sharing it with our production department.

1st pic A10-3T igniters that have a white compound
2nd pic G74-6W igniter that has no compound
#rd pic G74-6W igniter that has broken wire

 

[AeroTech]

In recent initiator production (past few months) we have been hardening the surface of the dipped portion to make them more damage resistant.

A good number of Q-Jets were flown by customers at XPRS and I did not witness or hear of any reports of failure to ignite.

I had a good number of problems with the Q-Jet motor lighters.

 

[David Schwantz]

Thanks for looking into this.