Difference between revisions of "Lantern sparker"
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| − | Lantern sparkers are cheaper than BBQ ignitors or stun guns usually. They work by spinning a knurled wheel connected to a rod of steel. | + | Lantern sparkers are cheaper than BBQ ignitors or stun guns usually. They work by spinning a knurled wheel connected to a rod of steel. A piece of flint pressed against a rifled section of the steel by a spring. When the wheel is spun rapidly, pieces of the flint material are shaved off and ignite spontaneously, causing a shower of sparks. The main disadvantage with lantern sparkers is that they have the tendency to not spark when wet with ANYTHING! Axe, hairspray, and starting fluid will all stop a lantern sparker from working if they should get on the flint/steel sparking assembly. They are very cheap however, and the flints are replaceable. If you can afford it, go for a QUALITY BBQ ignitor or stun gun instead. |
Revision as of 11:26, 19 October 2005
Lantern sparkers are cheaper than BBQ ignitors or stun guns usually. They work by spinning a knurled wheel connected to a rod of steel. A piece of flint pressed against a rifled section of the steel by a spring. When the wheel is spun rapidly, pieces of the flint material are shaved off and ignite spontaneously, causing a shower of sparks. The main disadvantage with lantern sparkers is that they have the tendency to not spark when wet with ANYTHING! Axe, hairspray, and starting fluid will all stop a lantern sparker from working if they should get on the flint/steel sparking assembly. They are very cheap however, and the flints are replaceable. If you can afford it, go for a QUALITY BBQ ignitor or stun gun instead.
