Glow plug

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All you need to know about glow plugs

The glow plug is part of the electrical system. This part is used in diesel engines to make sure that appropriate heat is present for starting the combustion process.

Types of glow plugs

According to the material of spiral:
- Metal
- Ceramics
According to shape
- Open
  - Installed at a given distance to the injector
  - It has short life span
- Closed
  - Installed in a housing, which is resistant to high temperatures
  - Characterised by long operating life
- According to position
  - In the vortex or in the combustion chamber where the combustion chamber is separated
  - In the combustion chamber itself, where the chambers cannot be separated
- According to extent of heating
  - - Cold
    - Average
    - Hot
    - Very hot

Signs of faulty glow plugs

Inappropriate operation of the engine
The engine would not start
The sensor of glow plug does not light
Coloured exhaust gas

Reasons of faulty glow plugs

Faulty fuel supply and injection
Faulty ignition system
Damaged thread or plug connection
Too high voltage
Inadequate operation of injector

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