Richard Walton Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I'm hoping that someone in here can help me please? I'm building a model and need to install a remote glow plug lead. Basically it's the Peter Miller Ballerina from last year's mass build. I've got an OS52 Surpass installed inverted and rather than turn the model over each time I want to start it, I've installed a remote glow lead in the position where the joystick should be, however the leads on my remote starter aren't long enough and I'd like to extend them. I know the voltage is only 1.5v but the wires are quite stiff, which has got me thinking if there's any issues with current heating the wires up. I'm thinking of using the cores from a 240v twin wire. You know the type that you'd get on a household lamp. Will there be any issues with current? Seems a stupid question, but if you don't know these things.... Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 240v twin Richard, has no current issues, but it is often not designed for moving regularly and can break inside. Now look at your electric iron, that cable is designed for constant motion but is overkill. Modellers use silicone red and black cable from rc suppliers, which is up to the job and very flexible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunie Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I would have said that cable is likely to be too thin. As mentioned use some silicone cable as intended to extend LiPo leads, or of course use a glow stick! Shaunie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Walton Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Thanks guys. I'm going to Maplin at the weekend for some heat shrink tubing, so will see what they've got in store. Much obliged for the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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