john
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Licenced Fireworks Supervisor 25-30 years
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Post by john on Feb 20, 2015 21:44:00 GMT -5
When doing a fireworks show for many years I used to light the fireworks with portfire.I liked the portfire.To me it is safer and a more concentrated and smaller flame.Now they say to tape a road flare to a stick!To me this is a joke. |
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Post by pyro on Feb 21, 2015 12:12:49 GMT -5
Nothing more safe then a electronic firing system. Have you tried using one?, with that many years in the business I am sure you have.
Take care
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Post by Xplode on Mar 25, 2015 13:33:24 GMT -5
Handfiring is still the way to go for the thump junkie or budget enthusiast... E-Firing adds a significant cost to a show that isn't really necessary if you're not trying to get tight timing or precision control.
I haven't actually used a portfire myself, I'm a fan of the propane blowtorch. but in rainy conditions a roadflare is a bit more reliable.
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jcpyro
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Post by jcpyro on Jul 30, 2016 19:47:26 GMT -5
Port fires are still being sold/ produced. Guys in the cannon competitions use them still.
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Post by huggyd on Jul 31, 2016 23:36:48 GMT -5
For those who don't know what Portfire is:
Cut from a website: epicfireworks.com/safety-portfires
As essential to any display as the fireworks themselves, this long, thin, hand-held item burns with a very hot flame for four minutes.
This makes lighting fireworks a cinch, and the length of the portfire makes it safer too.
Portfires are resistant to wind and rain, and are often used by professional firework operators.
Portfire Specification
Carton Quantity: 1 x Portfire Pack (4 individual portfires)
Length: 30cm
Diameter: 1cm
Duration: 4 Minute Burn Time Each
No. of Pieces to a Pack: 4
Safety Distance: Outdoor Use Only
My question is really what's the difference between this and using a road flare on a stick? the flare seems just as safe, and lasts longer then 4min.
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Post by khogan on Aug 1, 2016 10:01:42 GMT -5
I have never used a roadflare but one thing I recall reading is to be careful since it drops molten material as its burning, do port-fires do the same thing?
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john
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Licenced Fireworks Supervisor 25-30 years
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Post by john on Aug 1, 2016 10:17:47 GMT -5
I find mostly that portfire a smaller more concentrated flame.
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jcpyro
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Post by jcpyro on Aug 1, 2016 12:26:53 GMT -5
The port fire is ideal and simply burns up - no molten metal or spattering.
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