I have a hobbico HotSHot 2 glow starter that i use to start my O.S. 46. about how many times can i use it to start my engine without having to recharge it?

Beats me ,I usually go three or four weeks before charging but I do carry three glow igniter's just in case.

How long have those Hot-Shot2 gniters been in the market?

if you're asking me, i dont know, i just went to the LHS and told the guy I had a new plane and need every thing to make it run... he handed me the HotShot2 along with some other stuff.

A good estimate if your engine starts easily, is about fifty starts. Especially if you charge it according to the instructions. [&:]

I'm curious.. How about a number of connected mins keeping the plug hot? 50 starts = 10 mins? hmmmm? On a normal little A3 or A8 plug... - Joe

I have no idea how long a charge lasts, because I charge mine overnight before I go to the field. Every time.

David,
I took the Hot Shot I'm giving you to the field today and ended up using it. (Mine was dead. I think the cell died. )

By the way. That starter I'm holding for you came in the mail today. I haven't tried it yet, but it looks good.
Dennis-