MMX ignitors vs. used Estes ignitors

[surdumil]

I bought a set of original Quest MicroMaxx motors. There was exactly one ignitor included for each motor. I had a couple of misfires, so now I have a couple of MMX motors with no ignitors.

I haven't tried this yet, but I was thinking that if Estes ignitors are made with nichrome wire, I could make a MicroMaxx ignitor out of the remnants of a used Estes ignitor. I could cut the used ignitor in half, give it a sharp bend in the middle, and stick the result into the MicroMaxx motor.

Has anyone tried this? What kind of success did you have?

 

[rstaff3]

I have had good success using Estes igniters as is. You may have to sort thru a few and select the ones with the least amount of pyrogen. I used these with a 12v source, not the 9v MMX controller.

 

[rokitflite]

Hi, I guess it does not help RIGHT away, but Quest is introducing new igniters this year that will work in the micro maxx motors... NO MORE TIGERTAILS!

 

[rstaff3]

That will be great (if they work well that is).

 

[Micromeister]

Scott:
Have you recieved any word on the release date for the Quest Micro-Maxx super Value paks #5618? Is it the new Igniters we're waiting on? Just Waiting with money burning a hole in my pockets


Surdumil:
I also have had good success with estes igniters in MMX motors, I've found the ones with very little pyrogen (Most these days) fit pretty well.

 

[cydermaster]

Originally posted by rokitflite
NO MORE TIGERTAILS!

Best news I've heard in ages - I like brand 'Q' motor 'cos of the extra smoke & noise, but their ignitors are a pain to prep in the field.