A 10 ohm quarter watt resistor is wrapped round a smoke match (used for checking air flow). When 12V is applied across the resistor it burns out and ignites the smoke match.
(Note the use of a traditional quarter watt, 10 ohm carbon film resistor. These burn better than metal film ones.)

4 thoughts on “Electrical ignition of a smoke match.”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars LittlePastelKitten says:

    I dont know what good it will do me, but I'm here

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars SirGr3mIin says:

    Nicely done! ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars purpl3guy says:

    @marlin187 It probably would, but not as fast as a 12V battery/power supply would.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars bigclivedotcom says:

    @d2kool594 They are used to test airflow in chimneys and vents.

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