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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Rob Killick on July 12, 2011, 01:26:20 PM

Title: Glow driver terminal ?
Post by: Rob Killick on July 12, 2011, 01:26:20 PM

Hi ,

I have an RCATS Lithium glow driver and was wondering what the correct term (or name) is , for the terminal/plug that fits into the glow driver clip of this unit ?

The wire(s) that connect to the power pack are hard wire in and the wires run to a skirted style of single pin jack (kind of like an RCA jack).

I'm wanting to get a female jack to convert an old Cox glow clip to the RCATS glow driver power pack.

Thanks ,

Rob K.

Title: Re: Glow driver terminal ?
Post by: Mark Scarborough on July 12, 2011, 01:47:33 PM

maybe a picture of what your talking about?
my Rcats unit was hardwired to the glow clip from the unit. I inserted a Deans connector inline after the wires failed at the unit where they go through the plastic case. I also took advantage of the Deans to allow using different glow plug connectors. I use a different style glow plug clip for pylon racing than I do for stunt.

Title: Re: Glow driver terminal ?
Post by: Rob Killick on July 12, 2011, 07:09:55 PM

Hi Mark ,

I'd like to get a female connector (plug), of the pictured type , to convert to a Cox style glow clip. I'd just wire the glow clip to the female plug (adapter).

Here's the photo you asked for ...

Rob K.

Title: Re: Glow driver terminal ?
Post by: keith varley on July 12, 2011, 08:06:52 PM

I use those type of plug ins on several of my planes.I have found them at the old Radio Shack stores , now called The Source.Excellent , safe , and convenient to use.Keith

Title: Re: Glow driver terminal ?
Post by: Tim Wescott on July 12, 2011, 08:28:44 PM

It looks like a heavy duty RCA plug.  Get 'em at the Rat Shack (in the US).

Title: Re: Glow driver terminal ?
Post by: Rob Killick on July 12, 2011, 08:49:04 PM

Thanks fellas ,

I'll take a look at The Source (Radio Shack).

Thanks again ,

Rob K.

Title: Re: Glow driver terminal ?
Post by: Steve Helmick on July 16, 2011, 08:35:33 PM

I hadn't heard about "The Source", so Googled both Radio Sack (sic) and "The Source".  Looks to me like Radio Shack still is. "The Source" is a bunch of other stuff, such as a magazine about hip-hop music and a restaurant owned by Wolfgang Puck. But it doesn't seem to be a new name for Radio Shack. Google could be wrong, I suppose.
 D>K Steve

Title: Re: Glow driver terminal ?
Post by: keith varley on July 16, 2011, 09:36:22 PM

Sorry Steve:  It appears that all Radio Shack stores that have been renamed "The Source" are in Canadian locations. I guess you Americans will have to continue to deal with Radio Shack. Keith

Title: Re: Glow driver terminal ?
Post by: Bill Heher on July 18, 2011, 01:37:20 AM

Remote glow plug kits use a dummy glo plug with leads that could be wired to your other glow clip. Can't remember who made the ones I have, but they were only about 4$, I think Hanger 9 makes one.

Title: Re: Glow driver terminal ?
Post by: Brett Buck on July 18, 2011, 09:31:29 AM

Quote from: keith varley on July 16, 2011, 09:36:22 PM

Sorry Steve:  It appears that all Radio Shack stores that have been renamed "The Source" are in Canadian locations. I guess you Americans will have to continue to deal with Radio Shack. Keith

  " Radio Shack: You have questions, we have blank stares!"

    Brett

Title: Re: Glow driver terminal ?
Post by: Rob Killick on July 18, 2011, 09:48:06 AM

Hi ,

Brett hit the nail on the head , about Radio Shack ...

I found what I was looking for , from Allied Electronics

Connector; RCA Jack; Die Cast Zinc Alloy; Gold Plated Brass; 1; 6.0 mm

Fits the RCATS terminal , perfectly .

Thanks everyone ,

Rob K.