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by Kdmann64
Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:32 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: My spark is unreliable.
Replies: 14
Views: 4288

Spark gap is about 1/4 inch. Using super tech starter fluids. Chamber is 4 inch PVC about 16-18 inches long. I am spraying the least about I can possibly spray. I am doing nothing in between shots. What should I be doing
by Kdmann64
Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:20 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: My spark is unreliable.
Replies: 14
Views: 4288

My spark is unreliable.

I have a standard gas grill igniter. First shot or two are always good, then the spark gets very weak. I'm using starter fluid as fuel. What should I do
by Kdmann64
Tue Oct 11, 2011 5:27 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Just built first potato gun and it won't fire.
Replies: 27
Views: 31086

Where can I get a better spark generator. Mine is really rigged up and sucks actually.
by Kdmann64
Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:34 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Just built first potato gun and it won't fire.
Replies: 27
Views: 31086

Yeah my spark sucks, it's jumping all around and not going the way it is supposed to
by Kdmann64
Tue Oct 11, 2011 1:09 pm
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Just built first potato gun and it won't fire.
Replies: 27
Views: 31086

Good call, I got it fire. It's jot firing every time though. In think my combustion chamber may be too small or my igniter sucks. But at least I can make it fire. It will be a constant work in progress.
by Kdmann64
Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:58 am
Forum: Combustion Cannons
Topic: Just built first potato gun and it won't fire.
Replies: 27
Views: 31086

Just built first potato gun and it won't fire.

Ok please bear with me. I am totallynewto this. I watched a video on YouTube then went and built a potato gun. Its all PVC with with a grill igniter. I loaded it and sprayed starter fluid in, screwed on back hit igniter several times and nothing. After I took the back off I did eventually get it to ...