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Old 01-27-2012 | 12:00 PM
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Interesting, is that a glow driver attached to the same battery?

If so I'd worry about the cord getting caught in the prop?

steve
Glow drivers require 1.2v

LiPo will burn out your glow plug instantly.

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I use a cheap 12c 4000mAh 14.8v LiPo pack with my Hobbico starters.

With a larger cone the starter can turn over 1.20-1.60 glow engines w/o problems.

If I switch to 18v packs I have no problems starting 50cc gas engines.

I charge my pack once or twice a MONTH during the heaviest part of the flying season.






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