Simple Igniters

This Instructable will show u how to make igniters without nicrome wire. Plus the can be set off with a 9v.

Step 1 Supplies

Supplies:
+2 2inch pieces of stiff wire.
+1 1inch piece of thin craft wire.
+electritions tape
+1 match

Tools:
+wire strippers
+lighter

Comments

[tudgeanator]

It didnt work for me, and i put 12 volts through it. Any suggestioons?

[Zdawg]

hmmm, i only used a nine volt, (but i have tried it with about 3000 volts befor :) ) if it doesnt work then its probly because the craft wire is too think, make sure you get the thinnest possible, burn off all the coating and unravel it, and use one of the tiny strands.

[sjoobbani]

go to home depot and get steel wool.

[tudgeanator]

K cheers, I found another way any way, which is working AMAZINGLY for me-havn't had a single dud yet! It's using old fairy light bulbs and match heads, so it's kinda expensive but still, they are sooooo reliable!

[ilpug]

this is by far the best way to make electric ignitors i have found. near my house there is one of those old fashoined redneck swapmeet places. you an get a crapload of old tatty christmas lights. you get like 100 ignitions for a dollar old string of lights, and a two dollar box of matches.

[Slavko333]

It not work. What batter use? descriptions?

[pyrotech45]

 you could use steel wool

[Zdawg]

hmmm, if it doesnt work then its probly because the craft wire is too think, make sure you get the thinnest possible, burn off all the coating and unravel it, and use one of the tiny strands.

[wii552]

I am pretty sure craft wire is nichrome wire...

[Colonel88]

The title says "Simple IgniterS" as in multiples. but there is only 1.

[striker95]

this is stupid why dont u just light the wick of the firework instead of lighting a match to light it

[pdub77]

Because we can. Turning electricity into fire is fun. If you don't get it, you're in the wrong place.

[dunnos]

what the heck is craft wire

[Zdawg]

not really sure, just found some in my house while trying to find some more wire for a new sensor on my litle robot.

[Patented]

I try it! It work! very nice!

[Insaneisfun]

Nice with the match.

[Zdawg]

thanx

[Giller12]

why do you have a lighter

[Zdawg]

because that is how u get the covering off of the craft wire, then u unravel the strands and use one.

[explosivemaker]

hmmm.....will have to try it out sometime