thread: 2006-12-01 : Pyrotechnics
On 2006-12-29, cenoxo wrote:
Vincent,
Appreciate for the answers: I'll give the acetone-free NPR a try. I wonder if acetone-based NPR might eventually attack the film can plastic?
Binaca Aerosol Breath Spray definitely sounds better for supervised kid use. One squirt (from about 3"-4" away from the film can) has worked great for me: I usually warm up the Binaca can in my hand before spraying it.
I've had very few ignition problems, mostly from spraying in too much Binaca. Pop off one edge of the film can for a few seconds to let a little air in, snap it back on, shake the cannon, and click the igniter again.
I've also tried AquaNet Hair Spray, but it's tricky to repeat small doses, and sometimes flaming residue remains in the flying film can. Pretty alarming when the can lands on carpet or a couch...
RE misfires, some film can lids have tiny plastic teeth in the groove around the lid's inside rim. These hold the film can's top edge too tightly so it won't pop off easily. Be sure to use gray or black lids that have a smooth inside groove without teeth.
