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Most fuel powered radio controlled cars, aircraft and boats are powered by glow fuel, which is ignited in the engine by a glow plug. These are similar to a spark plug, but due to the compression style of combustion in the engine, they are only utilized in starting the engine. Glow plugs usually require a 1.5-2volt supply to light them, and so most people would use a rechargeable glo start to power them. These glow supplies are manufactured in varying capacities, giving you more or less starts between charges. The higher the Mah of the glow start, the greater the number of firings you can expect from it before it needs to be recharged. All glow plugs come with a standard thread fitting to the engine, and also a standard sized hexagon head for removal. A glow plug spanner is essential for fast removal of plugs when the need comes to replace them. For more information on starting IC engines refer to our Hints & Tips page.

For general use O.S. or Enya glow plugs tend to be the norm, being a one-plug-suits-all solution, whereas for the competitive minded racer, or flyer ModelTechnics offer a range of temperature variable plugs, being best suited to engines dependent on capacity, stroke and even weather conditions. Traxxas offer their own range of glow plugs to suit their own vehicles.

So, whatever level you operate your nitro powered model at, we've got the glow plug to suit you.

more	OS Engines Glow Plug Number A3 (71605300) The O.S A3 is a hot plug with the longest life and lowest cost of any O.S. sport plug. Great for beginners and ideal for breaking-in.12-.15 engines in cars, boats & model trucks.	Stock: Available from shops: Bristol: 3, Cardiff: 6, Gloucester: 7, Plymouth: 4, Worcester: 5 (Prod Ref #30035) Price: €5.78
more	OS Engines Glow Plug Number No.8 (71608001) O.S. Number eights are a time tested glow plug, superior quality and therefore less proned to "blowing" than they're cheaper alternatives. They class as a medium-hot plug for 1/8 scale racing and most .12-21 car, boat and truck engines.	Stock: Website: 9+ Available from shops: Bristol: 9+, Cardiff: 9+, Coventry: 6, Gloucester: 9+, Worcester: 1 (Prod Ref #30034) Price: €6.05
more	Enya Glow Plug No 3 Standard (Hot) Multi Purpose (ENYA03) Enya Number three glow plugs offer an ideal standard glow plug for IC Engines, whether your hobby is flying or driving, these plugs will give you start after start, regardless of outdoor temperatures & pressures.	Stock: Available from shops: Bristol: 3, Gloucester: 1 (Prod Ref #26842) Price: €6.59
more	Model Technics Firepower Glow Plug F2 Extra Cold (FP02) FirePower - a sports plug that thinks it's a contest plug. So whether it is to win championships or for Sunday afternoon recreation - FirePower is a great choice. 1.2-2 volts.	Stock: Website: 1 Available from shops: Plymouth: 9+ (Prod Ref #30030) Price: €4.95
more	Model Technics Firepower Glow Plug F3 Cold (FP03) FirePower - a sports plug that thinks it's a contest plug. So whether it is to win championships or for Sunday afternoon recreation - FirePower is a great choice. 1.2-2 volts.	Stock: Website: 5 Available from shops: Cardiff: 2, Coventry: 7, Gloucester: 1, Plymouth: 9+, Sheffield: 9+ (Prod Ref #30031) Price: €4.95
more	Model Technics Firepower Glow Plug F4 Cool (FP04) FirePower - a sports plug that thinks it's a contest plug. So whether it is to win championships or for Sunday afternoon recreation - FirePower is a great choice. 1.2-2 volts.	Stock: Website: 6 Available from shops: Bristol: 9+, Coventry: 6, Gloucester: 6, Plymouth: 7, Sheffield: 9+, Worcester: 2 (Prod Ref #28680) Price: €4.95
more	Model Technics Firepower Glow Plug F5 Medium (FP05) FirePower - a sports plug that thinks it's a contest plug. So whether it is to win championships or for Sunday afternoon recreation - FirePower is a great choice. 1.2-2 volts.	Stock: Website: 7 Available from shops: Bristol: 9+, Cardiff: 3, Coventry: 7, Gloucester: 4, Plymouth: 7, Sheffield: 8 (Prod Ref #28681) Price: €4.95
more	Model Technics Firepower Glow Plug F6 Warm (FP06) FirePower - a sports plug that thinks it's a contest plug. So whether it is to win championships or for Sunday afternoon recreation - FirePower is a great choice. 1.2-2 volts.	Stock: Website: 3 Available from shops: Bristol: 9+, Cardiff: 2, Coventry: 4, Plymouth: 6, Sheffield: 9+, Stroud: 1, Worcester: 2 (Prod Ref #30032) Price: €4.95
more	Model Technics Firepower Glow Plug F7 Hot (FP07) FirePower - a sports plug that thinks it's a contest plug. So whether it is to win championships or for Sunday afternoon recreation - FirePower is a great choice. 1.2-2 volts.	Stock: Website: 2 Available from shops: Bristol: 3, Cardiff: 2, Coventry: 9+, Plymouth: 1, Sheffield: 1 (Prod Ref #30033) Price: €4.95
more	Model Technics Qwikfire Glow Plug (QFCAR) With over 20 years' experience of running engines to test fuels, oils and additives, Model Technics used their expertise in producing a range of glow plugs that give lively starting, a reliable idle and powerful pick-up through the entire rpm range. Designed and ideal for 10/21 pullstart engines running on 10% - 20% nitro fuel. Suitable for most IC vehicles. Use 1.2v - 2v glow heater. Glow rating: Warm. more..	Stock: Website: 1 Available from shops: Bristol: 9+, Coventry: 8, Gloucester: 9+, Plymouth: 9+, Stroud: 9+, Worcester: 6 (Prod Ref #3494) Price: €4.40
more	Traxxas Glow Plug Heavy Duty (Long-Medium) T-Maxx (3231) Because of the unique nature of the Glo-lead� Traxxas car users have to run Traxxas plugs. Fortunately these plugs are inexpensive and of a high quality, and so give excellent longevity	Stock: Available from shops: Bristol: 2, Stroud: 2 (Prod Ref #41478) Price: €4.18
more	Traxxas 1/10 Glow Plug Super Duty Long (3232) Because of the unique nature of the Glo-lead Traxxas car users have to run Traxxas plugs. Fortunately these plugs are inexpensive and of a high quality, and so give excellent longevity	Stock: Available from shops: Bristol: 1 (Prod Ref #76559) Price: €6.33
more	Traxxas Glow Plug Super Duty Long (3232X) Because of the unique nature of the Glo-lead Traxxas car users have to run Traxxas plugs. Fortunately these plugs are inexpensive and of a high quality, and so give excellent longevity, or in this case - Super longevity!!!	Stock: Website: 9+ Available from shops: Bristol: 9+, Cardiff: 9+, Coventry: 9+, Gloucester: 9+, Guildford: 9+, Plymouth: 6, Sheffield: 6, Stroud: 9+, Worcester: 3 (Prod Ref #32649) Price: €6.33

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