[exat808]

I have had an enquiry from a contact in Switzerland who is wanting some 1.4g flash pots for a forthcoming stage show.
Has anybody got any experience of sending pyro by surface mail out of the UK? There is plenty of info around regarding importing by mail but very litte re exporting.
Alternatively - do any of our well travelled members know of a pyro supplier in Switzerland?

[Arthur Brown]

I think that direct contact with SkyHigh and LeMaitre for details of their European distributor network would be the easiest route.

Post is a no no -postal rules prohibit flammables (but permit paper!) Most post has an air leg on its rote and pyros can't go by air. Then the multimodal road water train road route to the continent would be a MASSIVE expense for a few flashes.

Some German bands use a lot of pyro so there maybe a road transport route there but I don't even have names. In Germany stage pyro technicians have to hold a state licence so getting pyro bought by a Swiss national could be problematic.

[digger]

Arthur Brown, on 19 January 2012 - 08:22 PM, said:

Most post has an air leg on its rote and pyros can't go by air.

1.4s can go by air, in fact it is pretty easy and TNT offer a 1.4s air service.

Sorry I know this does not help for 1.4g Exat808. It may be worth a look for some 1.4s flash pots. I will have a word with my partner tomorrow to see if he knows of some 1.4s flash pots.

Cheers

D

[exat808]

digger, on 19 January 2012 - 09:12 PM, said:

1.4s can go by air, in fact it is pretty easy and TNT offer a 1.4s air service.

Sorry I know this does not help for 1.4g Exat808. It may be worth a look for some 1.4s flash pots. I will have a word with my partner tomorrow to see if he knows of some 1.4s flash pots.

Cheers

D

Much appreciated Gareth.
They only need a small quantity but we are happy to purchase a sensible amount if required.

[digger]

exat808, on 20 January 2012 - 09:07 AM, said:

Much appreciated Gareth.
They only need a small quantity but we are happy to purchase a sensible amount if required.

pm about to be sent

[scjb]

1.4G can be sent by air, just not on a passenger flight.

PM'd

[crystal palace fireworks]

exat808, on 19 January 2012 - 06:50 PM, said:

I have had an enquiry from a contact in Switzerland who is wanting some 1.4g flash pots for a forthcoming stage show.
Has anybody got any experience of sending pyro by surface mail out of the UK? There is plenty of info around regarding importing by mail but very litte re exporting.
Alternatively - do any of our well travelled members know of a pyro supplier in Switzerland?

Here is a list of suppliers in switzerland that might be of help.

http://chemicals-pha...-fireworks.html

[exat808]

Thank you to all who have replied and PM'd me.
Problem solved.

[ToFe]

Is it possible you could share that information?

[exat808]

ToFe, on 22 January 2012 - 12:51 PM, said:

Is it possible you could share that information?

The pyro will now be sourced in Germany via www.lmp.de
Their stock is all BAM approved by the German classification authorities which is recognised by the Swiss too.

[ToFe]

Oh, I thought it was going to be some long winded legislative red tape you'd have to trawl through
Disappointed

[spectrum]

exat808, on 21 January 2012 - 05:56 PM, said:

Thank you to all who have replied and PM'd me.
Problem solved.

I'm glad you solved your chellenge Danny, speaking to former colleagues at Le Maitre yesterday while I was in Peterborough I understand that some of their flashpots are being reclassified as 1.4G, i gather this is the result of a re-think on the part of HSE and a sign of changing attitudes. Sourcing the material closer to home may be the best way.

[Masterchief]

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I understand that some of their flashpots are being reclassified as 1.4G, i gather this is the result of a re-think on the part of HSE and a sign of changing attitudes

Fortunate really considering the amount of flashpowder in them, that much in a salut eshell and it's 1.3g or worse 1.1g!