How Do You Secure An Igniter In A Model Rocket Engine?
Modern model rockets operate with solid-fuel motors ignited by a specially designed ignition device. Because the igniter must be firmly and securely attached to the engine to ensure a safe and effective launch, proper installation of the igniter into the engine is critical. This document details the proper–and most effective–method for securing the igniter before a model rocket launch. Insert the igniter into the engine. The closed-ended tip of the igniter will be covered in a special, flammable substance; the end covered in this substance should be inserted into the funnel-shaped hole of the model rocket engine. Insert the igniter firmly into the engine and apply pressure, though not so much pressure that the igniter breaks. Bend the split end of the igniter into a right angle. When you insert the igniter into the engine, the split tip will protrude from the bottom of the engine. While holding the igniter firmly in place, bend the protruding ends until they lie flat against the engi
