My use of nichrome is strictly for making my own igniters for small composite motors that have small nozzles and require something like the current FirstFire igniters from Aerotech. Those are great igniters but I am shocked at what they sell for.

I have had 100% success dipping the clear-tipped “starters” from Estes. I use NC lacquer and 4F BP. I read an article a few weeks ago that the clear dip on the Estes starters is water-soluble (and not a pyrogen). By soaking the tip in water, the dip would come off easily. Then a NC lacquer /BP dip applied will light more quickly.

Although I’ve got a reasonable supply of Q2G2s for BP clustering, I’d have no concerns using dipped starters — with a solid 12V system.

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Lee Reep
NAR 55948

Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor
In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold!
Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp