Zippkits starter

Jeffrey Wassmer · Jan 29, 2023

Does Zippkits still sell a starter with handle using lipo for power? I can't find it on page,
Anyone have pic, specs and price?

Stevegross · Jan 29, 2023

Jeffrey Wassmer said:
Does Zippkits still sell a starter with handle using lipo for power? I can't find it on page,
Anyone have pic, specs and price?

I haven’t seen it on there in a while.

Ron Jefferson · Jan 29, 2023

Lots of similar choices on Ebay Jeff.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1149645297...aHYqcFy0lYmmHibkH9rFIdGAzv|tkp:Bk9SR4y93fS_YQ

Jeffrey Wassmer · Jan 29, 2023

Ron Jefferson said:
Lots of similar choices on Ebay Jeff.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1149645297...aHYqcFy0lYmmHibkH9rFIdGAzv|tkp:Bk9SR4y93fS_YQ

Ron, Thanks saw this just iffy on xt60 plug or not?

dave roach · Jan 29, 2023

I have had one for 3 years and it works great.

Davidkrienke · Jan 29, 2023

Jeffrey Wassmer said:
Ron, Thanks saw this just iffy on xt60 plug or not?

they work good. the motors are better I think than the Tfl starter as quiet smooth sounding. I have to mention only quirk same as tfl is they only use a set screw to hold pulley on the splines with no flat on the shaft and I had a pulley go spinning off into the water and lost forever. When you get it just mark where set screw sits in between splines and make a flat for it or carbide a dimple where it sits in splines. I even put a set screw behind the main set screw so it would never back out in my tfl. for 80 bucks you cant beat the price. the xt60 plug is plenty for the current it needs. never a problem with that .

Jeffrey Wassmer · Jan 29, 2023

Thanks everyone for replies.

Grimracer · Jan 29, 2023

is that switch hanging out of the thing? LOL.. yep..lol..

Wasted wages · Jan 29, 2023

Grimracer said:
is that switch hanging out of the thing? LOL.. yep..lol..

I'm trying to figure that out too, and for the life of me I can't see why they would advertise it like that... unless they are trying to show that the switch is soldered onto the wires maybe??
It doesn't look like a bad starter,, I just have a hard time trusting anything sold on ebay...

Wasted wages · Jan 30, 2023

Davidkrienke said:
they work good. the motors are better I think than the Tfl starter as quiet smooth sounding. I have to mention only quirk same as tfl is they only use a set screw to hold pulley on the splines with no flat on the shaft and I had a pulley go spinning off into the water and lost forever. When you get it just mark where set screw sits in between splines and make a flat for it or carbide a dimple where it sits in splines. I even put a set screw behind the main set screw so it would never back out in my tfl. for 80 bucks you cant beat the price. the xt60 plug is plenty for the current it needs. never a problem with that .

David, do you use a 3S to power yours ?
Ever try it on 4S or higher ?

Wasted wages · Jan 30, 2023

dave roach said:
I have had one for 3 years and it works great.

Dave, you run a 3S pack on yours ?

Davidkrienke · Jan 30, 2023

Wasted wages said:
Dave, you run a 3S pack on yours ?

I have ran it on 4s but with that battery I make sure and never let it spin without a load though after hearing sometimes on motorcycle starters the armature can blow apart if the rpm gets too high. I think Daniels Racing said that one time .but I usually always run a 8500mah 3s on it.
That is funny about the switch also but I bet that is what there showing either size of switch or that its soldered. If I ever toast a switch I will put a relay in line ,but so far I have ran it a whole summer id say about 6 gallons fuel in my 21 boats going out a couple times a week and it still working good.

Jeffrey Wassmer · Jan 30, 2023

Having consumer install switch may be a way around patent infringement, who knows or cares? It's a starter for toy boats.
Look around your home, what brand, country of origin are your fridge, tv, cell phone and other items?

bermudadude · Jan 30, 2023

yea they are all small engine [125-250cc] cheap bike/atv starters. its only like 3 or 4 diff types. they are made to run off 12v and not longer than it takes to start a scooter. ive had about half dozen of said bikes and in the last 15 years the starters have shown to be not so durable . some only last like 2 years. starting ur bike 2-4times a day- 2sec burst. its like a $10-$20 part so read into that what u want .
paying 50-$80 is a nice premium, they probably picked a reliable one and u get a nice handle and switch u didnt have to source,so u dont have to do the leg work.
that said i wouldnt blast it with 14v+ continuous.
if its gas 4s gives it the illusion of the extra kick but ur better off using a more ampy battery. nitro id def use 3s cause u need to be on it more esp to flush

JRXHydros · Jan 31, 2023

Wasted wages said:
I'm trying to figure that out too, and for the life of me I can't see why they would advertise it like that... unless they are trying to show that the switch is soldered onto the wires maybe??
It doesn't look like a bad starter,, I just have a hard time trusting anything sold on ebay...

This from the seller:

New message from: top5zoom (15,311 )

Dear customer，

Maybe the line will push out the switch, you can screw the switch a few turns and then push it will not fall out, because the line is too thick.

Daniel's Racing · Jan 31, 2023

JRXHydros said:
This from the seller:

[TD]
Dear customer，

Maybe the line will push out the switch, you can screw the switch a few turns and then push it will not fall out, because the line is too thick.

A quality starter doesn't have these issues and doesn't have thick wires going to the switch because a quality starter would use a relay.

Almost nothing properly made that has electric start controls the motor without using a starter solenoid relay.

JRXHydros · Jan 31, 2023

Daniel's Racing said:
A quality starter doesn't have these issues and doesn't have thick wires going to the switch because a quality starter would use a relay.

Almost nothing properly made that has electric start controls the motor without using a starter solenoid relay.

The reason being you want a quick make quick break connection like a relay with spring and magnetic coil tends to react faster than mechanical switch contacts and this helps prevent the contacts from arcing while switching under load.

Here is what a proper handle, bezel and switch assembly looks like. Switch is bolted in the bezel with threads and bezel is tight fitting in the handle and held in with a setscrew that goes down into a pocket in the bezel. Bullet proof and easily replaceable. The 18 gauge wires from control circuit to the switch are easy to deal with and connected with ring terminals and screws on the switch. Parts should forever be readily available if need ever arises.

[Imgur](https://i.imgur.com/wcxYLmZ.jpg)

I only posted this for Wasted Wages curiosity over the switch hanging out,that's it! Oh by the way, I use a hobbico starter & a 3s or 4s lipo to start what ever size toy nitro engine.

JRX

Daniel's Racing · Jan 31, 2023

JRXHydros said:
I only posted this for Wasted Wages curiosity over the switch hanging out,that's it! Oh by the way, I use a hobbico starter & a 3s or 4s lipo to start what ever size toy nitro engine.

JRX

Yes sir I knew it was a response to the question asked. Kinda funny seems they couldn't get it to stay in long enough to get a picture.

I think they should have said to coil the wiring not twist the switch. That would have made it stiffer to stuff back in. ??

Jeffrey Wassmer · Jan 31, 2023

Original question was whether Zippkits was still selling a starter. That was answered as well with other suggestions. Everyone buy what you want. Have fun!

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Dear customer， Maybe the line will push out the switch, you can screw the switch a few turns and then push it will not fall out, because the line is too thick.​

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Dear customer， Maybe the line will push out the switch, you can screw the switch a few turns and then push it will not fall out, because the line is too thick.​

A quality starter doesn't have these issues and doesn't have thick wires going to the switch because a quality starter would use a relay. Almost nothing properly made that has electric start controls the motor without using a starter solenoid relay.​

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New message from: top5zoom (15,311 )

Dear customer，

Maybe the line will push out the switch, you can screw the switch a few turns and then push it will not fall out, because the line is too thick.

Dear customer，

Maybe the line will push out the switch, you can screw the switch a few turns and then push it will not fall out, because the line is too thick.

A quality starter doesn't have these issues and doesn't have thick wires going to the switch because a quality starter would use a relay.

Almost nothing properly made that has electric start controls the motor without using a starter solenoid relay.