ELECTRIC MATCHES

[Conway StevensParticipant]

Chemistry??? (it was a kit!!! just mix part A and part B and keep away from open flame 😉 )
I figured it was the same stuff in the formula they had in with thier match heads. They would not sell Potassium chlorate to just anybody.
But they would sell the little kit. Only about enough (2-3 grams) to dip match heads into.
When they burn, they burn like a fuse on a legal firework (fast and hot only electricly ignited) I figured that was the way it was supose to be. Once the powder ignites weather its from a spark or a burn, whats left of the fuse really doesnt matter.

Ill get a couple of comecial matches for next launch.

scotte

Yes Chemistry. The guys that are very successful are also very knowledgeable at what they do. Most are able to mix their own stuff no kit needed. Even with a kit that seems to me to not be doing what ematches do would be able to fix those issues. Anyhow. Knowing what the different compounds are that are in part a and part b and becoming understanding of its reactions can help you understand their functions.. But then again I like to dissect everything and know it from the ground up. BTW the red stuff was a red colored Nitrocellulose lacquer sealer to cover the matches in once you have the specific pyrogen dipped.

[Conway StevensParticipant]

I wish there was a spellcheck somewhere….

The only person I really know that has the patience and makes his own ematches is Brad McGarvey. Of course he makes his own motors and altimeters too.

Hmm My computer underlines all the misspelled words before I send in red. I can then go back through and right click for a correct word change.. Should work on yours as well..

BTW I know a few more folks (and so do you 😉 ) that make their own matches as well as Brad.

[Bruce R. Schaefer]

Most are able to mix their own stuff no kit needed.

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[Chris LaPanse]

I wish there was a spellcheck somewhere….

The only person I really know that has the patience and makes his own ematches is Brad McGarvey. Of course he makes his own motors and altimeters too.

Firefox 2 has a built in spellchecker…

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