Sparker help.

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warhead052
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Sat Jun 25, 2011 4:25 pm

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R ... ogId=10053

I need some help taking that, with out ruining it, and allowing it to spark on screws instead of the metal box. How do I get the sparks to the screws instead of the metal box?


Edit, a couple of alligator clips and its fixed...
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Sat Jun 25, 2011 5:29 pm

Disconnect the leads. You'll notice that there are two bronze pieces sticking out of the igniter itself, one on the botton and one on the side. One is the positive lead, and the other the negative. Just connect those to the screws or whatever.
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