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Tim Hannig
Special user
Chicago area
755 Posts
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Posted: Dec 19, 2011 2:36pm
I like the looks of this.
http://www.murphysmagic.com/Product.aspx?id=48262
Any ideas on where I could buy the correct size confetti for this device?
Yes, I know I could make it... but I would rather purchase it in bulk.
Could I fly with this device if it's in my checked luggage?
Any pros or cons I need to know about?
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Rolf Reiner
Loyal user
Mallorca - Spain
208 Posts
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Posted: Dec 19, 2011 3:20pm
Looks like a regular confetti shooter using flash cotton and glo-plug (or wire).
I have a similar unit and have air traveled with no problems, but would not take this into my checked luggage, although it might be ok. Remove the batteries when traveling.
Glo plugs should last a reasonable amount of time, the only maintenance would be exchanging the plug. If it uses wire, perhaps more changes will be needed.
This should be no trouble with a well-built unit - it depends how well it is designed.
My unit is connected to a remote control, thus no visible action is seen.
My unit was not made by Tango.
RR
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Tim Hannig
Special user
Chicago area
755 Posts
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Posted: Dec 19, 2011 4:32pm
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On 2011-12-19 15:20, Rolf Reiner wrote:
but would not take this into my checked luggage
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Do you mean you wouldn't have it in your carry-on luggage?
Also, if you recommend your unit, I'd love a link or more info.
Thanks!
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Rolf Reiner
Loyal user
Mallorca - Spain
208 Posts
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Posted: Dec 19, 2011 4:59pm
Tim, you are right, I meant carry-on luggage.
Having a black canister with burnt-out remains inside, connected to a battery and a switch, in your hand luggage, it might go trough or it may earn you the special TSA treatment. Could be confiscated, but I do not know for a fact.
You have to try it... I never had a problem with it in checked luggage, even flying into the USA.
My unit was built to order by Juan Mayoral in Spain, after Juliana Chen told me her launcher was made by him. Juliana used a foot switch to activate her confetti finale, and this is a lot cheaper than having a remote. Depends on your needs.
I have also built launchers myself, it is not very difficult.
Best,
RR
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Tim Hannig
Special user
Chicago area
755 Posts
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Posted: Dec 19, 2011 6:07pm
Thanks Rolf!
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hugmagic
Inner circle
6548 Posts
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Posted: Dec 19, 2011 9:27pm
I would not try to anything that might any type of pyro stuff associated with it through carryon. I got stopped one time just because of residue on the outside of a suitcase from using a finger flasher months before.
I used to make glo plug ignititors all time while I was in college. They are pretty durable.
Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
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marknem7
Elite user
477 Posts
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Posted: Mar 29, 2012 8:15pm
I'd forego the popping sound when the "cannon" is activated. Is the popping noise necessary to launch the confetti?
Has anyone bought this and can attest to the height the confetti shoots up?
Not sure how that would look with snow storm-type effects. Snow's supposed to come down, not go up, isn't it?
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Cotham
New user
74 Posts
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Posted: Apr 10, 2012 11:22pm
I could not get this to work and sent it back. Big disappointment. Would be a great show ending IF it worked reliably.
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Powermagic
Inner circle
1074 Posts
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Posted: Jun 1, 2012 9:29pm
This is one of those ads that burn me up. So much magic flies under the radar of what is legal.
This uses flash cotton so could not be as they claim "100% safe" It will be under pressure and produce enough flame that you only want to use confetti that is rated for fire devices. Not likey there is enough flame to catch it on fire but I would not risk it.
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