AutoGlow™ FAQs
Q1: Can I adjust AutoGlow to be on all of the time?
A1: Yes, by adjusting the glow temperature to a high setting, AutoGlow will be on all of the time. We do not recommend this practice however. When glow engines idle, the temperature of the glow plug naturally drops. This drop in temperature actually retards the combustion timing. When the engine is running at high throttle settings, the glow temperature increases because there is less time for it to cool down between combustion cycles. This increase in temperature serves to advance the engine timing. If you run the glow at high temperatures all of the time, the timing will advance at idle and this may cause detonation, knocking or pinging. That is why we recommend that you adjust it to be just barely off at idle.
Q2: Can AutoGlow run a twin engine?
A2: AutoGlow isn’t designed to run twin engines. While you won’t damage AutoGlow by using it to drive dual plugs, the temperature sensitivity will be cut in half.
Q3: Why should I put a switch between the battery and the AutoGlow?
A3: It is strongly advised to place a switch between AutoGlow and the battery as a safety precaution. While every precaution has been taken in the design of AutoGlow, controllers can behave erratically if the input voltage falls to low. For AutoGlow, this will only occur below about 2.0V, but if your receiver battery gets to this point you may observe erratic performance. The switch allows you to safely turn the engine over by hand regardless to the state of the battery or the controller.