What is the difference between DC and AC igniters?
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The differences between DC and AC igniters are as follows: 1. Power supply method: AC igniters are powered by the stator coil of a magneto, while DC igniters are powered by a battery or rectifier. You can determine whether it is an AC or DC igniter by checking whether the power supply line to the igniter comes from the magneto or the battery. 2. Shutdown method: AC igniters shut down by short-circuiting the ignition signal line to ground. The igniter has a shutdown wire connected to the shutdown switch, and closing the shutdown switch grounds and shorts the circuit to shut down. On the other hand, DC igniters shut down by cutting off the DC power supply, which is achieved by closing the shutdown switch to disconnect the power.