Sparklers (kids fireworks) can be an effective fuse for Cadwelds. It even works in the rain. 73 Art
On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 10:11 PM, Bill Wichers <[email protected]> wrote: > Just to add: the spark igniter is a flint-type unit. Those used for > starting a torch would probably work too but would be more difficult to aim > into the mold than the gun-like cadweld ones are. > > -Bill > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 16, 2015, at 9:35 PM, "Cecil" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > There is a spark igniter that is used with cadweld...I've had trouble > lighting them off with a propane torch. Usually if they have been stored > in a dry location they are good for years. The blue tube is loaded with an > igniting compound in the bottom...so it is the last thing that goes into > the mold and a small amount of it is trailed over the edge to facilitate > lighting once the lid is closed. So just any of the powder won't light off > you have to light off the starter powder. > > > > Cecil > > > > Sent using recycled electrons. > > > >> On Mar 16, 2015, at 5:58 PM, "Mike Greenway" <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> > >> I some have old style Cadwell that require lighting off with a torch. > I have had them for many years and apparently the chemical mixture has > gotten too old to fire off as I tried one today and just no reaction. Has > anyone run into this before? Don’t guess there anything easily mixed up to > replace the thermo compound. 73 Mike K4PI > >> _________________ > >> Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband > > _________________ > > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband > _________________ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband > _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
