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Accu spark - Jacob Fowkes - 18-02-2021
hi guys has anyone had any trouble with the accuspark ht leads as I’m struggling with mine I think they’re the fancy carbon core stuff
RE: Accu spark - Ruairidh Dunford - 18-02-2021
I have always used the normal copper cored HT lead with mine - no issues.
RE: Accu spark - Jacob Fowkes - 18-02-2021
Agreed , I may go back to them as this seems an un needed modification. Thanks
RE: Accu spark - Peter Johnson - 18-02-2021
I have been using the carbon cores leads for a few years without any problems. What issues are you having?
It is weird stuff and I was worried that the core might snap, but touch wood it has been ok.
Peter
RE: Accu spark - Jacob Fowkes - 18-02-2021
I may be getting something wrong but I can’t seem to get a spark. Would you be able to tell me now you connected the little copper contacts to the ends of the wires. Cheers
RE: Accu spark - Paul N-M - 18-02-2021
Have you measured the resistance in the leads to check there is no break in the core?
RE: Accu spark - flywheel1935 - 18-02-2021
Powerspark suggest only carbon core leads for there system, I've yet to fit mine but warmer weather may help me get into the garage soon.
RE: Accu spark - Jacob Fowkes - 18-02-2021
Hi Paul yes I have so I think the cores are good. I’m more puzzled by how you attach the little washer type contacts. I’ve seen crimp on ones where a little spike is pushed in the core. I’ve also seen a photo where you push the fibres through the washer (photo attached) I tried this and no spark.
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The unit looks really well made but the instructions are most useful for lighting a fire to keep warm at this time of year. I think this photo is for the copper core. Also the coil is new and works
RE: Accu spark - Peter Naulls - 18-02-2021
Carbon leads don't really work with the little washer - I found out when using mismatched components on an old Mini. They often have the core tightly trapped under a metal collar to provide the necessary contact.
I'm not sure how Accuspark intended them to fit together.
RE: Accu spark - Jacob Fowkes - 18-02-2021
Cheers I have no idea how they intend for you to fit them.