30 shot Aluminum Fan Racks for sale!

[shrapnel]

Per the forum rules, this will be my one time mention. The racks you have been seeing used in my videos are now for sale through http://www.pyrogear.net/

Pyrogear requested two changes, a wider base and taller sides which brought the weight up to around 32 pounds. They are an aluminum/wood rack, strong and lightweight. 10 degrees on the angle rows.

Shipping should be less than traditional wood racks due to the lighter weight, best thing is to E-mail them and request a quote.

I would love to hear some feedback on the forum if you already have one/seen one,or likes/dislikes after you get one. We believe this is a great product at a lower price than similar devices out there and weighs much less.

Thanks, Schrap.

[A_pyro_rush]

Is that 32 pounds after the 30 tubes?

[noel]

Yes, 30lbs loaded with 12" mortars.

Email for a shipping quote, because it is so light, it threw off our entire shipping matrix.

New website, HOPEFULLY live next week with 100% accurate shipping calculating for ALL orders.

This is a great rack and I'm proud to stand behind it.

[graybeard]

Got to see schrapnels rack at Hale's demo last weekend. This is a high quality product, professionaly manufactured. Fuse holes in the tubes allow for tape free chain fusing. (This method was featured by DonF in an earlier thread). :)

[shrapnel]

Graybeard, we are discussing the fuse holes as a possible option, after firing over 300 shells through the first prototype of this rack, (which is still in use) I am finding that with HDPE being the soft, flexible plastic that it is, these fuse holes can actually shrink after firing and need to be redrilled periodically. This is easily done with a drill and a 3/16" sharp bit, this size will accomodate the majority of consumer leader fuse quit well. Also, the shell leaders which are coated with black match are much stiffer than those without and are much easier to use with Don's "plug in" Method than those without. If the fuse is not a very tight fit you will still need to rely on tape / zipties, whatever your preferred method.

[700sf]

Attention all pyros, I witnessed this rack in action at schrapnels house last week WOW. It's so light and fanned just right. Shrap had it fused up by the time I got there with some RC (comet over america) and Rambo kid shells along with some other GB shells. The sky was filled with color. Very impressive and easy to store.

[shrapnel]

Thanks 700, I know I said those were rambo's but after thinking about it, they were Max Blast cannisters from Red Rhino,(I believe both are beihai cannisters) very, very nice shells. Got your p.m. I'm sure we can work something out!

[Diamond Dave]

I too have seen these racks in person. I helped unload them from Schrap's pickup truck. These are very well made racks, No "Crapple" here. They were all sold out within an hour of being put on display. There was one guy that asked how long it would take to make 50 more of the same ones. I think schrap is on to something here. Remember, "Do it right, with Light Flight Racks".

Diamond Dave
Member PGI

[Supdawg]

I purchased one, hopefully I will receive it soon. I will update when I receive to answer questions and to post high quality pictures. :cool:

[Supdawg]

I got it in today right as I was leaving for work. It was packed well and and looked to be in perfect condition. I will get a chance to play with it more tomorrow. :D

[shrapnel]

Here is a pic of the actual racks pyrogear is selling, following is a link to a video of these racks in action. The rack was fused first row comet candles, next four rows shells, next row comet candles and the last four rows all shells. The video links are a low angle and high angle to fully appreciate the separate effects coming from the same rack. These are awesome tools for taking your 1.4 show to the next level.
http://www.pyroreview.com/gallery/data/520/146130_shot_aluminum_finale_rack2.jpg

videos
http://www.pyroreview.com/gallery/data/507/1461candles_and_shells.wmv
http://www.pyroreview.com/gallery/data/514/1461candles_shells-high.wmv

[Supdawg]

Your second link is dead.

[kgb]

I was thinking about ordering this 30 shot AFR or the 20 shot straight rack plus a 10 shot straight rack from pyrogear. I've never had a rack before ,is the fan rack that much better than the straight rack or would I be happy either way.Also wondering if pyrogear will come out with any other new racks this year?

[shrapnel]

Fixed the link

[shrapnel]

kgb, watch the video and decide for yourself, the ten degree angle puts about 30-40 ft. between the shell breaks (about 100ft. from left to right.) Once I started shooting angles I got rid of all my straight racks!

[A_pyro_rush]

2nd link still doesn't work

[shrapnel]

It's working here, anyone else having trouble?

[Supdawg]

It's working here, anyone else having trouble?

Maybe he was clicking my quoted 2nd link? I deleted it for good measures. The 2nd link is fine now.

And yes, Fan racks are the way to go. Much more impressive spread.

Here is a good example of what you can do with a fan rack.

http://www.jeffsfireworks.com/24shotrack.wmv

[noel]

What shells are those? Nice big breaks.

[Supdawg]

What shells are those? Nice big breaks.

IIRC, Iron Revengers.. The tails and the fan racks are an excellent effect. I bought a case of American Braves. The tails are nice. :D

[Supdawg]

Testing

[shrapnel]

The shells were red rhino max blast cannisters, the most symmetrical breaks you will get from a cannister. there was some other, obviously lesser shells mixed in but the tails were golden bear "comet over america" roman candles that i set in the tubes and fused.

[Supdawg]

What shells are those? Nice big breaks.Were you talking about the link I posted or Shcrapnel? I thought you were referring to mine. :lol:

[shrapnel]

Why do the pics i post keep disappearing?

[ICYRDS27]

I was thinking of buying the aluminum rack from pyro gear. Ive heard great things but heres what i was just thinking. Has anybody used the fiberglass tubes in the rack instead of the hdpe??
Thanks,
Jeremy ;)

[JoeRatman]

Merged threads.

[shrapnel]

These racks are sized specifically for the HDPE SDR-11 mortars, There is talk about sizing them for fiberglass but that won't be before the fourth, if someone wanted to buy a rack only (if pyrogear sells them that way) it would need considerable shimming in at least six places, possibly altering stability and safety.;)

[noel]

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[shrapnel]

Hey guys, I fused up another one of these racks tonite and wanted to share what I tried, to chain my fuses I used those little snap together wire splice taps, 20 shells 100% ignition and about 5 seconds per connection, the blue size works well, after snapping shut you have to shake a shell pretty good to get the fuse to slip at all. They were $20.00 for 200 at home depot, but I'm sure they can be found much cheaper on-line, But I don't think at 10 cents a connection thats too bad considering the time saved! I'll try to post pics later.;)

[PyroAddiction]

I had thought of those but wasn't sure if it would work. Thanks for testing it out. It sounds like it would really save some time. I may try it.

[Supdawg]

[QUOTE=schrapnel]Hey guys, I fused up another one of these racks tonite and wanted to share what I tried, to chain my fuses I used those little snap together wire splice taps, 20 shells 100% ignition and about 5 seconds per connection, the blue size works well, after snapping shut you have to shake a shell pretty good to get the fuse to slip at all. They were $20.00 for 200 at home depot, but I'm sure they can be found much cheaper on-line, But I don't think at 10 cents a connection thats too bad considering the time saved! I'll try to post pics later.;)[/QUOTE

Can you provide a link to what you are referring to?

[Kevin13]

Hey guys, I fused up another one of these racks tonite and wanted to share what I tried, to chain my fuses I used those little snap together wire splice taps, 20 shells 100% ignition and about 5 seconds per connection, the blue size works well, after snapping shut you have to shake a shell pretty good to get the fuse to slip at all. They were $20.00 for 200 at home depot, but I'm sure they can be found much cheaper on-line, But I don't think at 10 cents a connection thats too bad considering the time saved! I'll try to post pics later.;)

Can you provide a link to what you are referring to?

I believe this is what he's referring to:

http://www.tessco.com/productimages/70x70/29113.jpg

[shrapnel]

Kevin, that is exactly what I'm talking about, you can't lay the fuse in straight, I had to angle it but once you play with it a litle bit and figure it out this is a breeze!

[shrapnel]

Here are pics, I fused up nine more various shells in about a minute, 100% passfire.
http://www.pyroreview.com/gallery/data/500/1461fuse_connectors.jpg

Also, I found 7 of the nine laying in the grass after firing with almost no damage so these could definately be reused making them even more cost efficient!
http://www.pyroreview.com/gallery/data/500/1461squeeze_connections.jpg

[Supdawg]

Gotta link to buy some?

[Stinkyfeesh]

I wish I had the time to test these! Has anyone else used these? I am anxious to see how well they work for the masses.

[shrapnel]

Here you go guys.
http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?webpage_id=3&SO=2&&DID=7&CATID=41&ObjectGroup_ID=403
Home depot was about the same price, about a dime per connection, surely someone can find them cheaper by the thousand somewhere.

[Supdawg]

Here you go guys.
http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?webpage_id=3&SO=2&&DID=7&CATID=41&ObjectGroup_ID=403
Home depot was about the same price, about a dime per connection, surely someone can find them cheaper by the thousand somewhere.
Which one:
This one:
http://www.partsexpress.com/images/082-105m.jpg

Or this one:
http://www.partsexpress.com/images/082-145m.jpg

[shrapnel]

The first one, the second costs more but looks like it would work great, I am still searching but have found them 500 for $35.00

[Supdawg]

The first one, the second costs more but looks like it would work great, I am still searching but have found them 500 for $35.00

Yeah, I found a bag of 500 on ebay for 34+ 8$ s/h

[graybeard]

I'm amazed these things work ! I've used them a lot rewiring a 52 Ford truck I'm restoring. What I don't get is how the fire passes from one side, over to the other side, inside the connector. With wire, clamping down on the metal blade that sticks up, cuts into the wire almost all the way through, to make the electrical connection. When you look inside, there is a solid wall of plastic separating the two sides. If this works without fail, this is one of the greatest discoveries in fusing to come along in a long long time.

[Supdawg]

The first one, the second costs more but looks like it would work great, I am still searching but have found them 500 for $35.00

Did you crimp them with a set of pliers?

[shrapnel]

Listen guys, get some and play with it, Remove the little metal piece,(it pulls right out with your fingers) pry the piece open and lay the fuse inside at an angle or one fuse on top of the other and simply squeeze shut, And I agree, this is awesome. Happy to share! Here is a video of them passing fire, 30 sec. visco to quick vis and then repeated, I still have not had a failure. Put down your duct tape, zip ties and electrical tape and give it a try! this could change 1.4 fusing in a big way.
http://www.pyroreview.com/gallery/data/507/1461connection_test.wmv

[Supdawg]

Listen guys, get some and play with it, Remove the little metal piece,(it pulls right out with your fingers) pry the piece open and lay the fuse inside at an angle or one fuse on top of the other and simply squeeze shut, And I agree, this is awesome. Happy to share! Here is a video of them passing fire, 30 sec. visco to quick vis and then repeated, I still have not had a failure. Put down your duct tape, zip ties and electrical tape and give it a try! this could change 1.4 fusing in a big way.
http://www.pyroreview.com/gallery/data/507/1461connection_test.wmv
Taking the metal piece out is a big detail left out. Can you create a new thread for this topic? I think it is warranted...

[SEAHAWK]

Yeah post a new thread with pics and everything. I might pick some up soon.

[shrapnel]

Done;)