Jump to content


Photo

Places to buy small plastic shells and such.


  • Please log in to reply
40 replies to this topic

#1 Pretty green flames

Pretty green flames

    Pyro Forum Regular

  • General Public Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 689 posts

Posted 06 October 2004 - 04:10 PM

Hi

Is therea store on the internet that sells all kind of fireworks stuff
like small plastic shells.

I've heard about www.skylighter.com
But their shipping is murder.


Are there any other stores.

Thnx for any info.
LP PGF

#2 Richard H

Richard H

    Pyro Forum Veteran

  • Admin
  • 2,706 posts

Posted 06 October 2004 - 04:14 PM

http://www.pyroplastics.com/
http://www.gamon.es/

#3 Pretty green flames

Pretty green flames

    Pyro Forum Regular

  • General Public Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 689 posts

Posted 06 October 2004 - 04:23 PM

http://www.pyroplastics.com/
http://www.gamon.es/

View Post


Thnx a lot :)

Also
Would it be OK
If i used Plastic igniter cord (slow burner) from www.kno3.com
If not do you know where is it possible to get visco safety fuse.

Thnx
LP PGF

#4 parabolic

parabolic

    Member

  • General Public Members
  • PipPip
  • 113 posts

Posted 06 October 2004 - 04:26 PM

I would say that PIC fuse is too fast for shells, maybe try blackmatch but with extra charcoal to slow the burn rate down?.

Lee

#5 Pretty green flames

Pretty green flames

    Pyro Forum Regular

  • General Public Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 689 posts

Posted 06 October 2004 - 04:35 PM

I would say that PIC fuse is too fast for shells, maybe try blackmatch but with extra charcoal to slow the burn rate down?.

Lee

View Post


That's an idea.
I'll try it.

But still i think visco safety fuse would still be the best option.
So if anyone knows where to get it.
Please do not hasitate to share it with the public :blush:

Thanx
LP PGF

#6 The_Djinn

The_Djinn

    Light Up The Sky - KF Pyro Crew

  • General Public Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 518 posts

Posted 06 October 2004 - 06:25 PM

As you will see in other places within the forum, visco is available... with the right documentation and reasons for having it. A few pieces do appear for sale every so often on the web but for astronomical prices.
Some members have been very successful at makeing there own fuse even though it is an art in itself.
KF Pyro Crew
BPA L1 & L2

#7 Pretty green flames

Pretty green flames

    Pyro Forum Regular

  • General Public Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 689 posts

Posted 07 October 2004 - 05:18 AM

http://www.pyroplastics.com/
http://www.gamon.es/

View Post


Has anyone ever bought at
www.pyroplastics.com


LP PGF

#8 paul

paul

    Pyro Forum Regular

  • General Public Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 722 posts

Posted 07 October 2004 - 11:23 AM

For round shells try do it yourself X-mas bulbs. They are not very expensive and not as thick walled as commercial shell halves.
They?re a bit sturdy (made of acryl) and give a great break.

I posted a picture in 1 oder 2 threads before!

Edited by paul, 07 October 2004 - 11:23 AM.

My flickr photo album


My first very own firework pictures are online!!!

#9 Pretty green flames

Pretty green flames

    Pyro Forum Regular

  • General Public Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 689 posts

Posted 07 October 2004 - 03:39 PM

I Tried your idea Paul.

I Made a mortar and used a 40 mm X-mas bulb for my shell.

Now i'm gonna test it on Saturday or Sunday.

Just 1 question.

Did you ever try this x-mas bulb stuff.

LP

#10 Jerronimo

Jerronimo

    Pyro Forum Regular

  • General Public Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 345 posts

Posted 07 October 2004 - 06:54 PM

Has anyone ever bought at
www.pyroplastics.com
LP PGF

View Post


Yes I have, and several times.

Great products at great prices and friendly service.
If u order from them don't buy the 2''shells if you are going to shoot them from a 2'' mortar, they won't fit.
I've got 40+ 2'' mortartubes and the shells don't fit how frustrating is that?
Of course you can make custom mortars or use them as rocketheaders.
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both."

#11 Pretty green flames

Pretty green flames

    Pyro Forum Regular

  • General Public Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 689 posts

Posted 07 October 2004 - 06:56 PM

I Got 55 mm tubes of hard cardboard so i think they'll fit.
I'll close 5 mm gab with some news paper.

Just curious
Where do you live.
Do they ship internacionaly.

Thnx

#12 ChesterPFX

ChesterPFX

    Member

  • General Public Members
  • PipPip
  • 69 posts

Posted 07 October 2004 - 10:23 PM

Just to let you know, I use ICI slow PIC fusing shells and it's fine.

#13 Pretty green flames

Pretty green flames

    Pyro Forum Regular

  • General Public Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 689 posts

Posted 08 October 2004 - 04:23 AM

Thnx ChesterPFX

#14 Jerronimo

Jerronimo

    Pyro Forum Regular

  • General Public Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 345 posts

Posted 08 October 2004 - 09:46 AM

I Got 55 mm tubes of hard cardboard so i think they'll fit.
I'll close 5 mm gab with some news paper.

Just curious
Where do you live.
Do they ship internacionaly.

Thnx

View Post


Yes, they should fit perfectly in a 55mm I.D. tube.
Read some posts,you will figure out where I live.

And yes they do ship international, shippingcosts are high so I suggest you make a big order or a group order.
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both."

#15 Pretty green flames

Pretty green flames

    Pyro Forum Regular

  • General Public Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 689 posts

Posted 08 October 2004 - 02:30 PM

How much was shipping cost.

I Wanted to order at skylighter but the shipping was astronomical.
like 60$.




1 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 1 guests, 0 anonymous users