I was wondering why some people use bbq ignitors instead of lantern sparkers. I want to hear your opinion with each....Here's mine:
Lantern sparker
-Good large spark
-Cheap
-Easy installation
-Never misfires
-Works for practically for ever
-Easy to use
BBQ ignitor
-Harder to mount and set-up
-Expensive
-Wears out over time
-Sometimes doesnt fire
-Isnt repairable/must buy a new one
-Electrodes (bolts/screws) could insulate with hairspray after many shots.
BBQ ignitor vs. Lantern sparker
BBQ ignitors have more versatility when it comes to the overall look and feel of the cannon. With a lantern sparker, you have to mount it in the chamber, whereas with a BBQ ignitor you can mount it in a handle, parallel to the chamber, in the chamber (not recommended), run it to a remote distance to test cannons for the first time... etc. Of course I perfer stun gun ignition. Much cleaner, more reliable and allows you to make a cool circuit board with electronics to make your gun look more advanced 
You forgot to mention you have to replace those tiny ass flint things all the time which takes some major patience.
BBQ sparker is alot better then a latern sparker. Stunguns are obviously the best but are limited due to parents, fear, law, etc.
BBQ sparker is alot better then a latern sparker. Stunguns are obviously the best but are limited due to parents, fear, law, etc.
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alex bennett
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i prefer the lantern, but it dosent exactly last for ever, you have to replace the flint bout every 350-400 shots. i dont see a big negative, not really expensive unless your buying the one that runs off battieres, if the electrodes get coated with prpelent, just let them air out, or take a lighter to them. What i want to do is buy a electric torch starter (basic-ly a stun gun with less amps), my aunt has one at her jewerly shop, she presses a button, and it sparks between the electrodes like 3-5 times a second, and sounds really cool ( and it dosent tickle when you touch it 
) i think that would be pretty mean, i took it apart, very simple machine, runs off 2 AA's. yea i agree with talon if you want your gun to look clean a stun gun is a great add on.
) i think that would be pretty mean, i took it apart, very simple machine, runs off 2 AA's. yea i agree with talon if you want your gun to look clean a stun gun is a great add on.
Stupid Home Office...
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i prefer bbq lighter better feel u can make a gun and use it as a trigger on the handle u can pretty much hot glue it anywere but im knew correct me if im wrong
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Give me a BBQ igniter anytime. I've used both and the lantern lighter sure
is archaic. I never got many shots out of a flint and the darned things got
gummed up too often. The stun gun works great but just don't get anywhere
near the contacts if you wish to preserve your manhood.
is archaic. I never got many shots out of a flint and the darned things got
gummed up too often. The stun gun works great but just don't get anywhere
near the contacts if you wish to preserve your manhood.