Does this have the piezo ignition? If not, is igniting it difficult? I'm not sure what the difference is between piezo &amp; other ignition on these.
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I am not sure, but it is a good push button system that lights easily. I've had this heater for 2 years.
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After 3 years of use (turning it off in the summer) I had a similar problem. The Piezo Electric Igniter stopped clicking. I just took off the 2 screws in the front of the lower panel and used a lighter with a very long point (meant for an external gas grill) to light the unit. Then I discovered that it kept going off when I let the Pilot lighting button raise again. The unit can only use Propane or Natural Gas, not both! So I took a screwdriver and bent the thermocouple a little closer to the Natural Gas outlet and the flame stayed on. I suppose I'll have to buy a new Thermocouple in a couple years but untill then, it works fine but I have to light it manually as above. After 3 years of use (turning it off in the summer) I had a similar problem. The Piezo Electric Igniter stopped clicking. I just took off the 2 screws in the front of the lower panel and used a lighter with a very long point (meant for an external gas grill) to light the unit. Then I discovered that it kept going off when I let the Pilot lighting button raise again. The unit can only use Propane or Natural Gas, not both! So I took a screwdriver and bent the thermocouple a little closer to the Natural Gas outlet and the flame stayed on. I suppose I'll have to buy a new Thermocouple in a... » Read More After 3 years of use (turning it off in the summer) I had a similar problem. The Piezo Electric Igniter stopped clicking. I just took off the 2 screws in the front of the lower panel and used a lighter with a very long point (meant for an external gas grill) to light the unit. Then I discovered that it kept going off when I let the Pilot lighting button raise again. The unit can only use Propane or Natural Gas, not both! So I took a screwdriver and bent the thermocouple a little closer to the Natural Gas outlet and the flame stayed on. I suppose I'll have to buy a new Thermocouple in a couple years but untill then, it works fine but I have to light it manually as above. « Show Less
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Well, that's a tricky question. Does this have a key fob remote? - NO. It does have a small control panel that is hard wired to the power amp. That is the "remote" that controls advancing through songs and volume up and down. The unit is always "on" and you must wire to a circuit that is off when the ignition is off. Otherwise, you will run down your battery.I do not like this unit. It burned out before I even installed it. I bought a Trail Thumper unit from Firehouse technologies. It's very loud and easy to control. I rode 1200 miles in 4 days without a problem... Well, that's a tricky question. Does this have a key fob remote? - NO. It does have a small control panel that is hard wired to the power amp. That is the "remote" that controls advancing through songs and volume up and down. The unit is always "on" and you must wire to a circuit that is off when the ignition is off. Otherwise, you will run down your battery.I do not like this unit. It burned out before I even installed it. I bought a Trail Thumper unit from Firehouse technologies. It's very loud and easy to control. I rode 1200 miles in 4 days without a... » Read More Well, that's a tricky question. Does this have a key fob remote? - NO. It does have a small control panel that is hard wired to the power amp. That is the "remote" that controls advancing through songs and volume up and down. The unit is always "on" and you must wire to a circuit that is off when the ignition is off. Otherwise, you will run down your battery.I do not like this unit. It burned out before I even installed it. I bought a Trail Thumper unit from Firehouse technologies. It's very loud and easy to control. I rode 1200 miles in 4 days without a problem... « Show Less
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More of a smash type. requiring significant pressure. I activate with pad of thumb. I experimented using a pen to activate (for the sake of this question) but this required pinpoint accuracy with significant force. Also i was able to activate with palm. This would be my last choice in triggers for what i imagine might be your requirement. Insofar as behind most electronic triggers is 2 simple wires, this could be retrofitted to a more manageable button. But again, as it is i would not recommend this particular type. Hope this helps.
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my smart ass answer is--if you need instruction on how to use this lighter you shouldn't have one.a literal answer is, safety first--do not aim at anything you do not want burned, like your face. to operate, press down on the black lever. if you push all over the device, the black lever is the only thing that will move. pressing down on the lever will release butane and generate a spark to ignite said butane. opposite the flame end you will find the connector for refilling with butane. the dome also turns to adjust the size of the flame. simple. no instructions necessary. darwin rule applies. my smart ass answer is--if you need instruction on how to use this lighter you shouldn't have one.a literal answer is, safety first--do not aim at anything you do not want burned, like your face. to operate, press down on the black lever. if you push all over the device, the black lever is the only thing that will move. pressing down on the lever will release butane and generate a spark to ignite said butane. opposite the flame end you will find the connector for refilling with butane. the dome also turns to adjust the size of the flame. simple. no instructions necessary. darwin... » Read More my smart ass answer is--if you need instruction on how to use this lighter you shouldn't have one.a literal answer is, safety first--do not aim at anything you do not want burned, like your face. to operate, press down on the black lever. if you push all over the device, the black lever is the only thing that will move. pressing down on the lever will release butane and generate a spark to ignite said butane. opposite the flame end you will find the connector for refilling with butane. the dome also turns to adjust the size of the flame. simple. no instructions necessary. darwin rule applies. « Show Less
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I either use a long nosed butane lighter (like the kind you use on a grill), or, as Ken T. says, if you have a flint and steel striker/spark maker, it'll light fairly easily. Alcohol has a pretty easy flashpoint, so even tossing a match down in the solo stove will probably do the trick, just don't burn the hair off of your fingers.
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There is no ignition it uses a coil that glows and gets hot to light the cigarette much like the electric lighter in a car. I bought this mainly to use at work, having to smoke outside in the wind other lighters were hard to use this is not affected by the wind.
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There is pull start already attached to the motor. However, you still need to buy a glow plug igniter or else it will not start. If this is your first rc I highly recommend buying a starter kit and a couple extra glow plugs, the one it comes with burns out after around 12 runs.
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No need for an electrical outlet. The ignition system is built into the gas regulator knob. So all you have to to to get it going is turn the knob quickly to the on position. I have found that in windy areas it takes a few twists, and I have turned it off by accident because I got in a habit of twisting it quickly a few times and would keep going even after ignition.It has never not worked for me, just has taken a few times to ignite. Just like any other spark ignition I've ever used.Hope that helps.
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It doesn't have an ignition switch, you still need to hand light it. The trigger acts more like a throttle.
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The ignite switch. You don't really have to think about it, but it's in there. I think you unscrew the actual button to get to it.
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There is a safety just below the starter trigger that is spring loaded. I advise that you use something to secure it in the "open" position (I used tape). Then you have the ability to operate the torch with one hand.
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I don't use a gas starter but matches and it catches just fine if you light the paper at all four corners. Sometimes I don't get the paper at the right angle and have to try again but I've always gotten it started in less than five minutes. Yes, one log puts out a nice flame. It's not the roaring fire you get with real wood, and doesn't provide that kind of heat either, but it's a lovely sight and cleaner than Duraflame. Not too messy either. I am very happy with the firedogs.
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There is no igniter. A $3 lighter is perfect. Wok Ring? Not really. This unit puts out some BTU's, a wok ring would keep it up from the flames. The three sides come right off. You should not need to take them off as the burner area is large. Hope this helps.
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Check the wire to the piezo igniter. Those are good for thousands and thousands of ignitions. Otherwise use a lighter by the pilot light to start it.
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That is one of the negative features of this heater. I have had to resort to using a lighter which is less than ideal and a safety hazard. The glass cylinder or "chimney " is difficult to seat sometimes after it is removed to allow access to the wick. Be sure before starting the igniting process that the wick has had time to absorb the kerosene. Not allowing enough time will also make the wick hard to light. It does take a while for the igniter to light the wick when it does work. I have had to hold the lever down for almost 2 minutes even with fresh batteries. Sorry I don't have a more positive answer for you. That is one of the negative features of this heater. I have had to resort to using a lighter which is less than ideal and a safety hazard. The glass cylinder or "chimney " is difficult to seat sometimes after it is removed to allow access to the wick. Be sure before starting the igniting process that the wick has had time to absorb the kerosene. Not allowing enough time will also make the wick hard to light. It does take a while for the igniter to light the wick when it does work. I have had to hold the lever down for almost 2 minutes even with fresh batteries. Sorry I don't have... » Read More That is one of the negative features of this heater. I have had to resort to using a lighter which is less than ideal and a safety hazard. The glass cylinder or "chimney " is difficult to seat sometimes after it is removed to allow access to the wick. Be sure before starting the igniting process that the wick has had time to absorb the kerosene. Not allowing enough time will also make the wick hard to light. It does take a while for the igniter to light the wick when it does work. I have had to hold the lever down for almost 2 minutes even with fresh batteries. Sorry I don't have a more positive answer for you. « Show Less
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Yes, it is kinda tricky to do because you have to make sure you threat it right. It also does not have an automatic start. You have to use a lighter to start it.