Quick fuse to Cannon fuse question

[FruitLeups]

I just bought some quick fuse for use with some mortar racks I have and, in looking at the specs for it (.1 to .5 seconds / foot), it leads me to wonder something: Will it burn long/hot enough to reliably ignite any cannon fuse that it's zip-tied to? I'm assuming it will, but I'd rather know for sure ahead of time than to find out I'm wrong in the middle of a show.

[Bung]

It should work fine. Fuse will ignite with QM ok, and QM is faster than quick fuse. You would be better using QM though if you can get it.

[Robbro097]

If your worried you can slice your cannon fuse at an angle exposing more of its black powder core increasing your odds of it igniting but shouldnt have a problem either way

[hatsgoods]

heres how i do my fusing. i first tape the 2 fuses together and then use 3 zip ties on top of that to make sure it goes off. in my video here you can use any type of fast fuse or cannon fuse in this trick i just told you about and show you in this video. i might have more videos on fusing, ill have to go and look in my library of videos and if i do ill post them to this thread.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJApRtZ37u0 .

[Pyro Dave]

Use 2 zip ties about 1/4"-1/2" apart. It will passfire easily.

[FruitLeups]

It should work fine. Fuse will ignite with QM ok, and QM is faster than quick fuse. You would be better using QM though if you can get it.

Not familiar with the term QM but is this the kind of flat, half-inch wide stuff you find on 1.3g shells that burns close to

Either way, where can you generally get QM?

[FruitLeups]

heres how i do my fusing. i first tape the 2 fuses together and then use 3 zip ties on top of that to make sure it goes off. in my video here you can use any type of fast fuse or cannon fuse in this trick i just told you about and show you in this video. i might have more videos on fusing, ill have to go and look in my library of videos and if i do ill post them to this thread.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJApRtZ37u0 .

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[FruitLeups]

Thanks, everyone, for all the reassurances, tips and suggestions.

[Bung]

Not familiar with the term QM but is this the kind of flat, half-inch wide stuff you find on 1.3g shells that burns close to

Either way, where can you generally get QM?

Yes. Called Quick Match. QM is classed as cat4 for use by pros now. I don't know what class it is in the US, but comes in roll form or bunched. Steer clear of light grey strand as it is sensitive stuff. QM from specialist seller or if you have passed shooter or lead shooter, dont quote me on this, but maybe the co you shoot for could give you some?

[Deanbc]

If you are concerned just run a few tests using the zip tie methods described. Just cut a few short lengths of each fuse, zip tie them together and light it. I’ve never had a proble, I cut the fuse on an angle use zip ties and tape.

[jamisonlm3]

I've got some ~1 second a foot yellow fuse that I've used with Excals and had no issues with it. You should be fine. I like using tape over zip ties. It might not hold as well, but It should insulate the burning fuse to help with ignition.

[Kenny East]

If I'm making a chain with quick fuse... I usually use two strands of quick fuse per chain. And zip ties.... Doubles your chance of ignition.

[hatsgoods]

If I'm making a chain with quick fuse... I usually use two strands of quick fuse per chain. And zip ties.... Doubles your chance of ignition.

hey thanks for the idea. i never thought of that the whole time I've been doing fireworks.

[jamisonlm3]

Kenny, that's a good idea. It' not like fuse is the most expesnive thing we buy.

[Rick_In_Tampa]

I'll echo what most have already said. You'll be fine. quick fuse burns very fast, but it also burns very hot. So you won't have any problems passing fire. I believe one person said you should cover the zip-ties with tape. That's what I do. I use what they refer to on here as "Dave's magic tape." Basically, paper packing tape from U-Haul.

Here's a picture of what I'm talking about:
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[topshelfpyro]

IMHO I've always simply used a 1" wide piece of tape. No zip ties ever. I used to put a small amount ( a pinch) of black powder or pyrodex in the mix just to make sure it lit but haven't bothered doing that in years. I like 15" tubes so I'm adding short pieces of fuse to HUNDREDS of shells every year without a single failure. The key with tape is make sure the fuse is touching the entire length of the tape. A little practice and it's pretty quick with a tape dispenser.

As others have said take a few pieces and "play" with it to see what method works best for you. If you use tape a big heavy dispenser is worth it's weight in shells.

[FruitLeups]

IMHO I've always simply used a 1" wide piece of tape. No zip ties ever. I used to put a small amount ( a pinch) of black powder or pyrodex in the mix just to make sure it lit but haven't bothered doing that in years. I like 15" tubes so I'm adding short pieces of fuse to HUNDREDS of shells every year without a single failure. The key with tape is make sure the fuse is touching the entire length of the tape. A little practice and it's pretty quick with a tape dispenser.

I have some 4x BP at home and was thinking of doing just what you described. But after doing some test lightings at home, I didn't get a single failure to pass fire so I think I'll just do the zip-tie w/ tape method and leave it at that.