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Offline Ross

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An electronic noob needs help!
« on: September 27, 2012, 12:05:56 PM »
Hi everyone,

I ordered this electric glow starter for my little wonder engine, unfortunately it turns off automatically after 20 seconds. Despite the seller saying it does not.

Before I return it for a refund, can anyone think of a way to bypass this timer? I can't really get a look at the circuit board without dismantling the cover so I wouldn't be able to return it. 

Or does anyone know a supplier of one of these without the timer?




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Re: An electronic noob needs help!
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2012, 12:19:54 PM »
Ross
 
Send it back. Even if it was frigged to work continuously, it could well fry it.
I doubt very much if the Chineeeeeeeese have built enough quality into it to stand any abuse ..
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Re: An electronic noob needs help!
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2012, 12:35:51 PM »
Point out to the seller that it states in the instructions it turns off after 20 secs...
It states that in B&W step 3 above and says if starting not complete to press again in step4........... :coffee:
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Re: An electronic noob needs help!
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2012, 12:40:04 PM »
 Thanks guys for your advice I will contact the seller .

I'll try and find and alternative in the meantime

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Re: An electronic noob needs help!
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2012, 03:04:04 PM »
No worries, the sellers told me that the 20 seconds starts from when the button Is released. The power stays on if you constantly press it.

Problem solved.  :headbang:

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Re: An electronic noob needs help!
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2012, 05:25:37 PM »
Guessing the duty cycle is not very long and it would die if left on too long.
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