I am considering using flame projectors instead of fireballs at my new years show due to room constraints. I have been advised how to do them, but I haven't been able to confirm if there is a specific kind of smokeless powder to use or if Green Dot or any other smokeless powder is fine. Any experience with these? Thanks
halen
November 7th, 2009, 02:42 PM
I am considering using flame projectors instead of fireballs at my new years show due to room constraints. I have been advised how to do them, but I haven't been able to confirm if there is a specific kind of smokeless powder to use or if Green Dot or any other smokeless powder is fine. Any experience with these? Thanks
i typically use vihtavuori N110 smokeless powder for flame projectors. but i use them mainly indoors.
unleshd
November 7th, 2009, 02:52 PM
i typically use vihtavuori N110 smokeless powder for flame projectors. but i use them mainly indoors.
Thanks for the info. I will check that out..
stuntborg
November 7th, 2009, 03:56 PM
There are no fireball effects availible in consumer 1.4. Check all local and state codes before doing fireballs. You may need license/permits/insurance/bribes/know the powers that be/an act of god/nothing to legally do fireballs.
Did you mean to put this in the 1.3 section?
unleshd
November 7th, 2009, 04:20 PM
There are no fireball effects availible in 1.4. Check all local and state codes before doing fireballs. You may need license/permits/insurance/bribes/know the powers that be/an act of god/nothing to legally do fireballs.
Did you mean to put this in the 1.3 section?
Hey stunt. This is Scott, Bills buddy. I had talked with Bill about doing some kind of flame effect in my new years show. It will all be 1.4. He said that flame projectors were easy and not too big and were very controllable as far as size. Didn't really know where to put this post so I just threw it out there. There is nothing really specific to say that you can use any smokeless powder for these, nor anything saying to only use a certain kind. Just doing some early research on things to do. I know that you are the all knowing so maybe you have an educated answer. thanks
JoeRatman
November 7th, 2009, 05:19 PM
From his descriptions of fireballs and flame projectors that use powder, I think he is refering to proximate items. So I am moving this over to the proximate section.
For example, on the left is a flame project (one use) and on the right is a fireball (one use). Both are professional proximate/indoor (1.4g) pyrotechnic items. Their cardboard protective coverings are removed (which they have to be to be shot) and you can see the powder composition below the protective plastic cover. You will note, they are fired using pre-installed ematches.
Flame projectors usually produce a column of flame for 3-4 seconds. The thickness and height of the column of flame varies, but it can be from just a few feet to 20 feet or more.
Fireballs produce a ball of fire similar to a cremora.
Forum rules do not allow the discussion of formulas for making these items in this forum.
unleshd
November 7th, 2009, 06:21 PM
From his descriptions of fireballs and flame projectors that use powder, I think he is refering to proximate items. So I am moving this over to the proximate section.
For example, on the left is a flame project (one use) and on the right is a fireball (one use). Both are professional proximate/indoor (1.4g) pyrotechnic items. Their cardboard protective coverings are removed (which they have to be to be shot) and you can see the powder composition below the protective plastic cover. You will note, they are fired using pre-installed ematches.
Flame projectors usually produce a column of flame for 3-4 seconds. The thickness and height of the column of flame varies, but it can be from just a few feet to 20 feet or more.
Fireballs produce a ball of fire similar to a cremora.
Forum rules do not allow the discussion of formulas for making these items in this forum.
ok thanks for the info
pyroscott
November 7th, 2009, 10:20 PM
I like flame projectors :)
These are actually red flame projectors with fast sparkle. Before anyone comments, the clearances look a bit close for these, but it is an optical illusion and the clearances are fully compliant with NFPA.