A housing for a starter is not that expensive and would avoid that "cringely" (as in: Making me cringe) winding of wires and using tape on a high-voltage connection. Otherwise: Nice find!
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Two things, does the lights continue to flash, and could this be used on 12v christmas lights? Thanks :)