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Post by markhampyro on May 2, 2014 7:04:04 GMT -5
Hey Jaimie. Glad you joined so quickly.
Cheers Eddie
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Fuse
May 1, 2014 6:44:17 GMT -5
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Post by markhampyro on May 1, 2014 6:44:17 GMT -5
linkSee they do sell them...they have been for years !! Perhaps they only sell to licensed people?? Why r their prices in USD??
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I won !
Apr 29, 2014 8:24:19 GMT -5
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 29, 2014 8:24:19 GMT -5
Damn i feel guilty i have been winning a lot lol.... Won 4 times in the last year of course all different companies ! [br Boooooooo. Lol
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GFA Pyro
Apr 27, 2014 9:35:37 GMT -5
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 27, 2014 9:35:37 GMT -5
Hey guys, So I will be working with GFA pyro in Brampton for Canada day! It should be great experience. Can't wait. Me too Pyro! I'll send you a message!
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I won !
Apr 24, 2014 7:29:11 GMT -5
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 24, 2014 7:29:11 GMT -5
I never win anything. lol
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 23, 2014 16:21:57 GMT -5
Sweet, thanks for the info Markham!. Anytime!
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 23, 2014 9:20:18 GMT -5
Wow, you can get some big kits from there. I wonder who makes these kits for them. Mystical I believe
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 22, 2014 7:46:19 GMT -5
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 21, 2014 22:19:22 GMT -5
There were multiple reasons that Cellular phones were specifically mentioned during the course. First is the potential risk due to accidental ematch ignition. There is enough power there to possibly cause induction in a wire and set off a device. Its a worksafe rule/policy for industrial blasting, and we're not terribly different). Its incredibly unlikely, but its possible. I can personally add the idea that lithium batteries are a potential fire hazard from thermal runaway situations and any unexpected fire source is a dangerous situation on a shoot site. The other, and more likely the reason its mentioned during training, is that it is a huuuuuuge distraction to those of us that are less focused. If you're mucking with your phone and you start forgetting steps (like checking a shell is properly seated at the bottom of a mortar, or double loading a mortar) then you can cause a dangerous situation for everyone. At the very least you'll probably screw up the show in some way, and that won't make you friends very quickly. Cell phones are a fact of life now, but they should probably be left on the table or in the truck while you're setting up and loading. Well said xplode. Didn't think of it that way.
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 21, 2014 22:16:00 GMT -5
I've worked out the cost of some of the kits before and if you were to buy each one individually at Victory or Rocket, it's cheaper to buy the the kit at Costco. However, it's about the selection of the cakes. Would you want what they give you or would you want to pick your cakes individually? Up to you but the value is good.
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 21, 2014 16:21:26 GMT -5
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 19, 2014 9:41:18 GMT -5
Although I have seen videos on YouTube about cell phones igniting while you are fillin up at a gas station. They even have signs posted up saying no cell phone use during a full up.
I think myth busters should look into this. Lol
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 19, 2014 0:11:24 GMT -5
I signed up with GFA to work one of the GTA shows. Probably Brampton. I signed up for them as well. We will see if its Brampton or Burlington, or Oshawa. Cool Pyro. Hopefully we can work together.
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 18, 2014 16:09:43 GMT -5
Which way do you not believe it will not ignite a fuse? There's two possible ways that I know of, if you have an electric match, and it is not properly shunted, the extending wire can act as an antenna, which a frequency is possible to ignite the pyrotechnic. The other is based on when people were assembling or manufacturing stars, the rolling of chemicals, there is a lot of friction, which in turn creates static. If you are not grounded, and there is a generation of energy from say a cellphone. It could possibly ignite. These are just possibilities, not to say they will or will not. But why take that chance? I guess so. Just can't imagine it I guess. Especially when just setting up a show.
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 18, 2014 9:33:40 GMT -5
Fireworks and cell phones. So I recall during my display assistant course, Rachel said we shouldn't be using cell phones while setting up shows. I find it hard to imagine a cell phone creating enough energy to ignite a fuse. Any thoughts?
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 18, 2014 9:23:32 GMT -5
I just got an email concerning GFA Toronto branch to join up. Don't know if I want to go work with a large company like that though. I signed up with GFA to work one of the GTA shows. Probably Brampton.
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Fuse
Apr 18, 2014 9:19:59 GMT -5
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 18, 2014 9:19:59 GMT -5
I emailed Rachel at the ERD and got this response back. She then goes on to share vendors who can supply it to licensed individuals... So there you have it - It is NOT LEGAL for unlicensed individuals to purchase or own. When I asked Rachel at the display assistant course why it wasn't accessible to the public it was a pretty obvious answer. They don't want people making bombs with it. Makes sense.
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 17, 2014 10:13:52 GMT -5
LOL I do have a plan to video it for sure. I might want to add something else with some whistle, maybe Howl at the moon? Anyone else now of a screaming cake? Howl at the Moon is great. But perhaps a few 100 shot Saturn Missiles??
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Fuse
Apr 17, 2014 10:06:55 GMT -5
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 17, 2014 10:06:55 GMT -5
It should not be sold....did not say do not !! cause there is firework companies who do ! Hahahahahaha
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 17, 2014 10:04:41 GMT -5
Nice! I really like Close Encounters.
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Fuse
Apr 16, 2014 8:20:36 GMT -5
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 16, 2014 8:20:36 GMT -5
During the Display Assistant course, it was told to us that fuse should not be sold to the public.
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 11, 2014 20:52:00 GMT -5
Ya!!!! That's what I've been eying big time.
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 5, 2014 9:45:31 GMT -5
Darn it. I guess I'm stuck with duck tape and an air bomb rack!!
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 4, 2014 23:50:52 GMT -5
How about negotiating a group discount with him?? Perhaps if there's enough interest it may be worthwhile?
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 4, 2014 23:44:59 GMT -5
If I remember correctly, for a consumer 1.4g tube type item, it can not exceed more than 50mm and the chemical content has to be below 25 grams? For a cake, youpyro. A cake can not exceed more than 300 grams, not 350. Any smart manufacturer, if they are not doing it themselves, such as the companies who import from China, would actually leave a 10% variance. If they happen to add more by accident it wouldn't go over 300 and if ERD were to check, it would fail Authorization. There is a guideline somewhere on the ERD's website, I'll have to look later if you guys want to read it. Lumadue, Any chance they increase these levels anytime soon? Thanks for the info!
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Post by markhampyro on Apr 4, 2014 6:31:10 GMT -5
Why don't they have a cake of just air bombs for consumer? It can't be like a salute shell or anything but it be great to have a cake of just BOOM! Instead I'm stuck tying together a bunch of them together. Booooooo
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Post by markhampyro on Mar 27, 2014 8:27:00 GMT -5
Great for setting up your finale board as well. Saves a ton of time wiring everything up in the field when you can do it all at home.
Label all your wires to match your cues. Makes everything smoooooooooth.
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Post by markhampyro on Mar 21, 2014 23:03:10 GMT -5
You have to read your municipal by laws. Every city/town/village had different rules. I would call them as well as your local fire dept and police station to get their opinion. I've done that and positioned it that you are asking because you are most worried about lighting fireworks safely. That said, I wouldn't disclose your exact location. More just talk in general. You will be surprised how helpful they can be if you stress the safety aspect.
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Post by markhampyro on Mar 19, 2014 22:38:31 GMT -5
Thanks Derek.
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Post by markhampyro on Mar 19, 2014 9:26:41 GMT -5
Thanks!!
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