BVM vs Dynamax starter wand
 

I am told a BVM starter wand will work on a Dynamax rotor bolt and vice versa. I never knew that to be the case. Anybody recall if this is true or not ?

RE: BVM vs Dynamax starter wand
 

I have one and live by you if you want to try. Butch [email protected]

RE: BVM vs Dynamax starter wand
 

Yes they will I have both

RE: BVM vs Dynamax starter wand
 

Both the BVM and Dynamax fans use a 1/4" allen bolt for the probe to engage, so both manufacturer's probes have a 1/4" hex ball. The difference is in the diameter of the shaft of the starter probes.

The BVM probe is made out of 1/4" steel rod with brass tubing on the outside as a handle. I would guess the outside diameter is no more than 5/16".
The JMP probe is machined out of much larger stock which gives it a much larger outside diameter (I think it was bigger than 1/2").

The JMP probe is beefy and I doubt one of them has ever broken, and I think the ball ends are replaceable with a couple of screws.
The BVM probe has the ball end silver soldered into a brass sleeve, and they have been known to break as a result of improper starting technique. The ends can be replaced, but it requires a torch and silver solder.

The JMP probe could not be used on many BVM models because it was too large to fit through the access hole.

I made my own that were similar in design the the BVM one, but used 5/16" steel rod instead. I soldered the hex ball on with brass tubing, and threaded the other end so I could install a standard model spinner. It took less than an hour to make one, and it saved me a lot of money.

RE: BVM vs Dynamax starter wand
 

I only have an Avonds "Dynamax" probe and used it on both.

RE: BVM vs Dynamax starter wand
 

Hi guys.

For what its worth the BVM starter is also good for the Ramtec fan. It does break ocasionally but it is also a snap to fix. I dont use a torch and silver solder, I use thick CA.

Reagards
Eduardo

RE: BVM vs Dynamax starter wand
 

Thanks guys. The reason I asked was becasue I am selling a BVM probe to a guy who has a Dynamax fan. I didnt want to sell it to him if it wouldnt work. Sounds like we are good to go. I feel better knowing for sure.

RE: BVM vs Dynamax starter wand
 

True