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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 essensial 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.

more	Air Age Publishing Ultimate DVD Nitro Engine Tuning Guide (DVD02) The ultimate nitro engine tuning guide in an easy to follow video format. Supplied on DVD you are guided through the steps taken in setup and tuning of nitro engines to obtain the best performance.more..	Stock: Available from shops: Coventry: 1, Plymouth: 2, Worcester: 1 (explain) (Prod Ref #49941) Price: £17.99
more	HPI Nitro Starter Set (101922) This package is a must when you buy a nitro powered radio controlled car, including all the items required for starting your pull start engine. The items are also suitable for electric start vehicles too, but in conjunction with a 7.2v battery and charger.more..	Stock: Website: 1 Available from shops: Cardiff: 9+, Coventry: 2, Gloucester: 2, Guildford: 2, Stroud: 1, Worcester: 2 (explain) (Prod Ref #79816) Price: £17.50
more	Fastrax 1800mah Glow Driver and Charger (FAST50) This glow pack will get your engine up and running in no time, as the glow starter is supplied with a mains charger 240v charger, that plugs in the wall and goes. It's that simple.	Stock: Website: 9+ Available from shops: Cardiff: 1, Coventry: 6, Gloucester: 2, Guildford: 4, Plymouth: 2, Sheffield: 2, Stroud: 5 (explain) (Prod Ref #58985) Price: £13.99
more	Fastrax Glow Starter Metered Set (FAST50M) This glow pack will get your engine up and running in no time, as the glow starter is supplied with a mains charger 240v charger, that plugs in the wall and goes. It's that simple. There's also a resistance meter built in, so you can tell if the glow plug has failed. No deflection on the meter needle - replace the glow plug.	Stock: Available from shops: Gloucester: 2, Sheffield: 2, Stroud: 1 (explain) (Prod Ref #80190) Price: £14.99
more	Fastrax 4500mah High Capacity Glow Starter (FAST50HC) Using a 4500mah GP Ni-Cd, this glow start will run and run and is ideal for any heavy-duty or long running application.	Stock: Website: 6 Available from shops: Gloucester: 1, Plymouth: 2, Sheffield: 1, Worcester: 1 (explain) (Prod Ref #45777) Price: £19.99
more	Ripmax Glowset Sealed Lead Acid 2v Battery, Charger & Glowclip (IP130) The glow set comprises a 2v 4Ah sealed lead acid battery, 2v charger and a rugged 82mm long grip-tite glow plug clip. All in a convenient and cost saving package.	Stock: Website: 1 Available from shops: Cardiff: 1, Gloucester: 9+, Plymouth: 1 (explain) (Prod Ref #7220) Price: £19.99
more	Fastrax Hex Wrench (FAST625) An invaluable track tool, put away the socket set and all the potential damage that can be done with it, this is the right tool for the job. With a range of 5 different sockets, this wrench will tackle not only glow plug, but also carb nuts, and wheel nuts.	Stock: Available from shops: Coventry: 2, Sheffield: 4 (explain) (Prod Ref #40394) Price: £2.99
more	Ripmax 4 Way Cross Wrench (IP101) Ripmax four way cross wrench, fits glow plugs, certain wheel nuts/prop nuts, holds 3 glow plugs	Stock: Available from shops: Bristol: 1, Coventry: 4, Gloucester: 2, Stroud: 4 (explain) (Prod Ref #3163) Price: £3.00
more	Ripmax Grip-Tite Glow Plug Clip (Banana Plugs) (IP110B) They all feature a rugged metal construction, custom designed internal plug grip with a sprung and sliding centre contact, to give a positive connection in all conditions. They are ideal for standard, long or four stroke plugs.	Stock: Available from shops: Bristol: 3, Cardiff: 5, Gloucester: 1 (explain) (Prod Ref #6059) Price: £5.25
stock info	Fastrax Nitro Starter Set Inc Filler Bottle And Tools (FAST691)	Stock: Available from shops: Bristol: 9+, Plymouth: 9+ (explain) (Prod Ref #82449) Price: £17.50

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