fire machine for Halloween

[Eric Roberts]

Hello again,

I will try to get a new can of fuel and do a continuous burn this weekend.  I'll time it and post back here.

I did not get to use them in a show this year, but they seemed to last well during testing.

 

Obviously, the more you use it - the quicker it'll need changing.  The effect is so impressive just as a quick burst that I doubt I'll do more than one or two long bursts in a show.  The 'fireball' burst with a good sound effect is freaking awesome in person.

 

RE: springs, I was not able to push the lower plate down far enough to  comfortably change the fuel can.  It was a very very tight fit.  I changed the springs to make swapping the cans easier.  As tight as the fit was, I imaging that could contribute to the issue.

Try lowering the bottom plate by tightening the nuts that hold it against the springs.

Edited April 17, 2014 by Eric Roberts

[Haydenp]

so I ripped the thing apart to take a look at the valve.  Its got a 240v coil.  That could explain some of the difficulties.  Figured I'd order and try a cheap 110v coil and see if it works any better.

[Eric Roberts]

Full out continuous red hot maximum burn lasts about 60 seconds on an 11 oz. can.

Budget accordingly ;-)

I figure that gives me about 120 fireballs per can.

Edited April 21, 2014 by Eric Roberts

[tbetgeorge]

Thought about getting a couple as well. Regardless of laws etc, after using them, do you feel these are safe? 

[crowninb]

If your going to go with a flame maching you might as well go with one of these!

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIrd6PNqBVU&feature=related

 

http://youtu.be/kBRyAWdZtTY

 

http://youtu.be/uhfKxHdnlFQ

 

I have had the pleasure of using two of these in the pyrotechnics field and they are amazing. I then thought hey it be cool to own one until you look at the cost and run into the problem of the fuel like above. cool to watch though! 

Edited August 9, 2014 by crowninb