As far as I know, glow plugs are only used to pre-heat the combustion
chambers of diesel engines, they do not provide ignition. There are, of course,
model airplane engines that use glow plugs for ignition, but that is a totally
different concept, and, I might add, they don't last long.
On Mon, Sep 09, 2002 at 01:51:50PM +0530, ascent@wilnetonline.net wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> We are looking for specific information and experience on use of glow plugs instead of spark plugs for 1500 rpm engines. Any feedback will be very welcome. We are particularly interested in knowing recent experience with use of glow plugs in natural gas engines.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Ms Ingrid Fernandes - Manager
> Ankur Scientific Energy Technologies Pvt. Ltd.,
> "Ankur", Near Old Sama Jakat Naka
> Baroda 390 008, India
> Phones : 0265 793098/794021 * Fax : 794042
> Web Site : www.ankurscientific.com
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