An electronic noob needs help!

[Ross]

Hi everyone,

I ordered this electric glow starter for my little wonder engine, unfortunately it turns off automatically after 20 seconds. Despite the seller saying it does not.

Before I return it for a refund, can anyone think of a way to bypass this timer? I can't really get a look at the circuit board without dismantling the cover so I wouldn't be able to return it. 

Or does anyone know a supplier of one of these without the timer?

[Bluechip]

Ross
 
Send it back. Even if it was frigged to work continuously, it could well fry it.
I doubt very much if the Chineeeeeeeese have built enough quality into it to stand any abuse ..
Dave

[John Rudd]

Point out to the seller that it states in the instructions it turns off after 20 secs...
It states that in B&W step 3 above and says if starting not complete to press again in step4...........

[Ross]

 Thanks guys for your advice I will contact the seller .

I'll try and find and alternative in the meantime

[Ross]

No worries, the sellers told me that the 20 seconds starts from when the button Is released. The power stays on if you constantly press it.

Problem solved. 

[Troutsqueezer]

Guessing the duty cycle is not very long and it would die if left on too long.