It wouldn't work.Thanks ... it's too big though. Is it worth trying the smallest one or would I be wasting my time?
Let's also not forget the goal of this project; produce an ignition source for flash paper, right?I am trying to make a device to ignite flash paper using nichrome wire.
That is what I posted in post #14 and got no response. I have used them for igniting fireworks and they work fine. There a a number of flashlight bulbs for a number of different voltages and batteries that will make choosing one easy.Let's also not forget the goal of this project; produce an ignition source for flash paper, right?
Are we open to other stuff besides nichrome wire? What's wrong with a light bulb filament?
Just trying to expand our horizons, here.
The bulb I used to sub for a #6 blasting cap was # 49 [or 48], 2 V @60 mA. If it flashed & died, blasting ckt was good. Was a lot cheaper then cap- back then.Instead of a nichrome wire, why couldn't you carefully break the glass of of a flashlight bulb of the correct voltage and amperage for your battery? If only turned on for a short amount of time per use the tungsten coil in the bulb should last quite a long time.
I missed it. Apologies.That is what I posted in post #14 and got no response. I have used them for igniting fireworks and they work fine. There a a number of flashlight bulbs for a number of different voltages and batteries that will make choosing one easy.
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