Accu spark

[Jacob Fowkes]

hi guys has anyone had any trouble with the accuspark ht leads as I’m struggling with mine I think they’re the fancy carbon core stuff

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[Ruairidh Dunford]

I have always used the normal copper cored HT lead with mine - no issues.

[Jacob Fowkes]

Agreed , I may go back to them as this seems an un needed modification. Thanks

[Peter Johnson]

I have been using the carbon cores leads for a few years without any problems. What issues are you having?

It is weird stuff and I was worried that the core might snap, but touch wood it has been ok.

Peter

[Jacob Fowkes]

I may be getting something wrong but I can’t seem to get a spark. Would you be able to tell me now you connected the little copper contacts to the ends of the wires. Cheers

[Paul N-M]

Have you measured the resistance in the leads to check there is no break in the core?

[flywheel1935]

Powerspark suggest only carbon core leads for there system, I've yet to fit mine but warmer weather may help me get into the garage soon.

[Jacob Fowkes]

Hi Paul yes I have so I think the cores are good. I’m more puzzled by how you attach the little washer type contacts. I’ve seen crimp on ones where a little spike is pushed in the core. I’ve also seen a photo where you push the fibres through the washer (photo attached) I tried this and no spark.

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The unit looks really well made but the instructions are most useful for lighting a fire to keep warm at this time of year. I think this photo is for the copper core. Also the coil is new and works

[Peter Naulls]

Carbon leads don't really work with the little washer - I found out when using mismatched components on an old Mini. They often have the core tightly trapped under a metal collar to provide the necessary contact. 

I'm not sure how Accuspark intended them to fit together.

[Jacob Fowkes]

Cheers I have no idea how they intend for you to fit them.