Lighting Your Fireworks

[Dan12]

Hey everyone just thought it would be worth asking how everyone lights their fireworks?


I started off with about 1000 matches haha, then moved on to one of those kitchen lighters, which were better, but not ideal.

Last year I ordered a chefs torch which was a lot better, the wind didnt blow it out and it lit the fireworks quickly

Finally this year, ive bought new gas for my chefs torch, but also ordered some portfires to try out.

 

[gaz]

Well i did get my self a blowtorch. But @Rich witnessed on my bbq night on a dr thrust it didnt work. We ended up using somthing else. I have got some portys in my stash. So hopefully they will do.

 

[Rich]

Rothenberger Superfire 2-Turbo Brazing Torch:Amazon.co.ukIY & Tools

 

[Maddog]

portfire

 

[AHLAD]

Last year I used Tesco portfire but some failed. Not sure about this year yet

 

[zephieish]

GoSystem QP8088H Quick Pro Auto Power Gas Blow Torch ☆SPECIAL OFFER☆ | eBay

 

[Maddog]

special offfer

 

[zephieish]

It's £45 at B&Q, very decent torch if you don't wish to pay Rothy prices.

 

[Vladster]

I usually use a jet flame lighter which seems to do the trick. I've got a pack of portfires this year but I'll probably only use them as backup.

 

[Somersetpyro]

portfires usually, unless it's just a few small stuff then one of those tapers that come in selection boxes

 

[pyro-rob]

Last year I used portfires. But mainly uses match's and lighters (the ones with long handle)

 

[AHLAD]

UPDATE: I have portfires

 

[Somersetpyro]

portfires are good, particularly with the larger stuff, they light the fuses quicker than tapers or matches

 

[AHLAD]

Yes and now I got a rocket rack I will let a few off at a time

 

[Somersetpyro]

good idea, really all you need to do is flick the portfire at the fuse and it ignites, we discovered them last year, what a discovery they were (for once, thanks to tesco)

 

[AHLAD]

good idea, really all you need to do is flick the portfire at the fuse and it ignites, we discovered them last year, what a discovery they were (for once, thanks to tesco)

Yes, the same here I only had them last year because of Tesco and the same this year, but I got 4 packs this year as sum didn't work last year.

 

[Somersetpyro]

Yes, the same here I only had them last year because of Tesco and the same this year, but I got 4 packs this year as sum didn't work last year.

Tesco, miraculously, had something great value that is actually good, they need to be more careful, they could become good

 

[AHLAD]

Tesco, miraculously, had something great value that is actually good, they need to be more careful, they could become good

Lmao Weco next year

 

[Somersetpyro]

Lmao Weco next year

no, that would mean they would be brilliant, not a chance of that

 

[AHLAD]

no, that would mean they would be brilliant, not a chance of that

Hahaha