Timeline for How does a gas grill starter spark work?
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Jul 27, 2023 at 9:08 | comment | added | Rory Alsop | not a good topic for conversation in comments (better in chat) but a major drawback is the amount of physical deformation required, leading to failure. | |
Jul 26, 2023 at 18:14 | comment | added | Toasty | Is there any insight as to why this method isn't used in place of spark plugs in cars? My first thought when playing with my bbq starter was wondering how they could possibly fit an ignition coil and contact breaker in such a tiny box all on a 1.5 volt AA battery. Thanks for clearing this up :) | |
Apr 16, 2017 at 9:41 | history | edited | Rory Alsop | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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Apr 5, 2011 at 20:35 | vote | accept | Mark Schultheiss | ||
Mar 22, 2011 at 23:08 | comment | added | Christopher Biggs | Great answer. As for the voltage, the dielectric strength of dry air is about 33kV/cm, so if the spark jumps 2mm it has to be at least 6600v. | |
Mar 22, 2011 at 18:29 | history | answered | Rory Alsop | CC BY-SA 2.5 |