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by Robert
Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:39 pm
Forum: General How-To & Discussion
Topic: BANGSITE (calcium carbide) as combustible
Replies: 16
Views: 23177

BANGSITE (calcium carbide) as combustible

I made several cannons out of PVC and instead of using lighter fluid like some guys talk about, I tryed using BANGSITE (calcium carbide) with water and to ignite it, I create the sparks with those Piezo lighters. I take the Piezo lighters apart and re-modify them so I can ignite the acetylene gases....
by Robert
Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:59 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: Electric Solenoid Cannon
Replies: 19
Views: 16933

I never made a PVC cannon before, therefore I don't quite understand how yer system works. If yer using a tire valve, "doesn't that mean you need to use a air compressor" to build up pressure in the tubes? Please explain and or comment about this? I have it in my mind that these air cannons are PORT...