ah. in the catalouge it just says high resistance wire so =P
Lighters or Matches?
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, Jul 03 2005 05:05 PM
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Posted 10 August 2005 - 06:17 PM
As for running like heck? In time like that I take the lazy way and use my ATV, I leave it in 1st or second gear, light the fuse and hop back onto the quad and gun the throttle. I only do that for bigger items.
God, how desperate to get away and bone-idle are you? Just use a longer fuse! Don't get too accustomed to taking the 'easy' way incase your ATV (aka 'Quad bike'?) should break or stall!
75 : 15: 10... Enough said!
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Posted 11 August 2005 - 09:55 AM
We've always used a massive fuse, well, calculated with a bit of safety. An idea is to put a few different coloured strobes (a bit of star mix paste on the fuse is perfect) along the fuse so you can guage how long you've left. The idea of having to run away, IN THE EFFING DARK, does not really cut too much mustard with me. Relying on a motorised form of transport is positively stupid. All we ever have to do is WALK away, much safer and even if you do trip over, you still have plenty of time to get to a safe distance.
Edited by Andrew, 11 August 2005 - 09:56 AM.
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Posted 11 August 2005 - 10:00 AM
Back on topic, I always use lighters.
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Posted 11 October 2005 - 03:21 PM
I use a pack of 2 refillable lighters from Netto for 99p, BBQ and Candle Lighter from EasyLights;keeps your hand away from the fuses with the long handles, works well in non-windy and non-wet weather and has adjustable flame height and a lock button to stop gas flowing when not in use. 
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Posted 11 October 2005 - 11:36 PM
I use good old matches, cheap and cheerfull and do the trick, I mean come on, 6 packs for 50p!
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Posted 23 October 2005 - 11:13 PM
Portfires. Having trouble locating some this year though.
Never liked Tapers, the smoldering ends flick off every now and again on hard to light fuses.
Never liked Tapers, the smoldering ends flick off every now and again on hard to light fuses.
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Posted 24 October 2005 - 03:22 PM
Portfires. Having trouble locating some this year though.
Never liked Tapers, the smoldering ends flick off every now and again on hard to light fuses.
i actually saw some yesterday in a garden centrte(first time i've seen portfires in shops.
but my ones are cheaper, and sting your eye's.
yay!
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Posted 28 October 2005 - 09:25 PM
I use good old matches, cheap and cheerfull and do the trick, I mean come on, 6 packs for 50p!
Don't get me started on matches. I just came back from a lil camping trip, the second morning I woke up, got out a pack of matches to light the gas stove and..
Soggyness. Ewww.... Had to go down to the local ?1 shop to get myself an 8 pack of lighters.
(And yes, I have heard of waterproof matches, but they cost the earth round here. I'd have to go with a portfire now.)
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Posted 28 October 2005 - 09:51 PM
Don't get me started on matches. I just came back from a lil camping trip, the second morning I woke up, got out a pack of matches to light the gas stove and..
Soggyness. Ewww.... Had to go down to the local ?1 shop to get myself an 8 pack of lighters.
(And yes, I have heard of waterproof matches, but they cost the earth round here. I'd have to go with a portfire now.)
strike anywhere matches will dryt when rolled in your hair, the static drys them.
to waterproof matches, dip heads in candle wax.
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Posted 30 October 2005 - 12:09 AM
Wouldn't static ignite the match?
Found some Portfires, thanks to Sizzle
If Bonfire night is a wet 'un we will see how well Portfires can really handle bad weather!
Found some Portfires, thanks to Sizzle
If Bonfire night is a wet 'un we will see how well Portfires can really handle bad weather!
Edited by Karl, 30 October 2005 - 12:10 AM.
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Posted 30 October 2005 - 09:36 PM
Road flares for shooting shows and the trusty Bernz-o-matic TS4000 T for casual shooting at club gatherings.
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Posted 30 October 2005 - 09:54 PM
Wouldn't static ignite the match?
Found some Portfires, thanks to Sizzle
If Bonfire night is a wet 'un we will see how well Portfires can really handle bad weather!
static won't light matches, try it and see.
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Posted 31 October 2005 - 04:59 AM
I use several sources, but I intend to get a nice zippo tommorow to take care of all of my needs.
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Posted 02 November 2005 - 10:01 AM
Waterproof Matches on the cheap - Dip the ends in molten candle wax!
When you need to use them scrape the wax off or keep striking them!
When you need to use them scrape the wax off or keep striking them!
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