Spark Ignitor

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  • Spark ignitor from a kitchen gas lighter. Used to run IC model engines - honed by hand! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09R6teBOlco
  • Push button spark ignitor for gas grill - [1]
  • One suggestion - run a stepper motor with an eccentric to push a pushbutton ignitor. Or, run a 12 v spark ignitor.
  • Piezo igniter - [2]
  • Spark electrode - [3]
  • Spark gap ignitor - up to 1/2" gap between wires - [4]
  • SparkFun spark gap ignitor - [5]

Sourcing

  • Grill ignitor on AA battery with a momentary switch - [6]. $30.
  • Silicon nitride electrode - [7]
  • Neon sign transformer - 3kV - 30ma - [8]
  • Ignitor with 35" wire - [9]

Specs

  • Ignitor for pressure washer - 15kV, 20ma - 300W?
  • Ignition transformer - 10kV, 20 ma - [10]. $70
  • 10kV neon transformer - $40 - [11]