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stranger
4 posts
Location: France
stranger
4 posts
Location: France
Posted:
Hello
First post here, wasn't sure where to put it.. Meh, oh well
I've been practising quite a bit, and have used my Fire Poi about 15 times since I received them, and since the beginning, I've been noticing more and more a problem with soot.
At first the soot on the head looked normal to me, but now the whole chains are coverred in it, and I'm not exactly sure what to do.. Can I wash them with soap and water, or is that going to harm them? Is it normal so much soot is on the chains? Haven't actually found another case of this.. And Spiral Wraps are kind of getting messy..
Could be to do with the fuel, I use disaromatised Petrol, a friend of mine who has been spinning for two years told me to use that.
Thanks for any reply
Mark
Hello
First post here, wasn't sure where to put it.. Meh, oh well
I've been practising quite a bit, and have used my Fire Poi about 15 times since I received them, and since the beginning, I've been noticing more and more a problem with soot.
At first the soot on the head looked normal to me, but now the whole chains are coverred in it, and I'm not exactly sure what to do.. Can I wash them with soap and water, or is that going to harm them? Is it normal so much soot is on the chains? Haven't actually found another case of this.. And Spiral Wraps are kind of getting messy..
Could be to do with the fuel, I use disaromatised Petrol, a friend of mine who has been spinning for two years told me to use that.
Thanks for any reply
Mark
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Ooops
116 posts
Location: EARTH, USA
Ooops
116 posts
Location: EARTH, USA
Posted:
Hi Mark,
You can wash the chains in soapy water, that is what I do. If they are not stainless steel, be sure to dry well. Of course you wouldn't wash the fire heads. I cover my heads with socks/fabrics for practice. This way one can avoid the soot on body and clothing. I have no idea what disaromatised Petrol is, but I use K-1 Kerosene, and it leaves a lot of soot also. White gas (coleman fuel) burns much cleaner, but I don't use it as much (due to safety/cost issues).
Good luck,
Sean
Hi Mark,
You can wash the chains in soapy water, that is what I do. If they are not stainless steel, be sure to dry well. Of course you wouldn't wash the fire heads. I cover my heads with socks/fabrics for practice. This way one can avoid the soot on body and clothing. I have no idea what disaromatised Petrol is, but I use K-1 Kerosene, and it leaves a lot of soot also. White gas (coleman fuel) burns much cleaner, but I don't use it as much (due to safety/cost issues).
Good luck,
Sean
Groovy
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6,650 posts
6,650 posts
Posted:
Hi Mark,
while Coleman burns cleaner, the flames are not as 'attractive' to the eyes (not as much structure)... dirty chains is one thing that comes with fire spinning and you can cover the heads when practicing as Sean suggests.
Don't use any abrasive stuff on the chains - the problem might intensify and the soot will cling on even more. Especially if your chains are chromed...
Just wipe it off with a (not too) soft cloth or old towel and remember that your fire toys are hot - but not a hot rod... they are meant to look sort of dodgy
Hi Mark,
while Coleman burns cleaner, the flames are not as 'attractive' to the eyes (not as much structure)... dirty chains is one thing that comes with fire spinning and you can cover the heads when practicing as Sean suggests.
Don't use any abrasive stuff on the chains - the problem might intensify and the soot will cling on even more. Especially if your chains are chromed...
Just wipe it off with a (not too) soft cloth or old towel and remember that your fire toys are hot - but not a hot rod... they are meant to look sort of dodgy
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stranger
4 posts
Location: France
stranger
4 posts
Location: France
Posted:
Used a pair of old socks and soap, and they are now sparkling again! Thank you very much
Used a pair of old socks and soap, and they are now sparkling again! Thank you very much
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
Posted:
You could do what I did with my old chains. Just take a paper towel and run it down the chain a few times until the soot stops coming off. then they look all nice again
You could do what I did with my old chains. Just take a paper towel and run it down the chain a few times until the soot stops coming off. then they look all nice again
The only luck is bad luck.
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stranger
4 posts
Location: France
stranger
4 posts
Location: France
Posted:
Yeah, thats why I did with the socks, and a bit of soap, I then rinced them out, worked a charm
Yeah, thats why I did with the socks, and a bit of soap, I then rinced them out, worked a charm
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All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
All High Dude, Ruler of What You Want
2,280 posts
Location: Trenton, MI, USA
Posted:
I would love for my old pro series chain to be shiny instead of used-to-be-black-and-is-weird-not-shiny-or-black-color-now
I would love to have it in stainless steel for the pro series chain for this reason I have a different chain with 2mm stainless steel and the shininess just never leaves
I would love for my old pro series chain to be shiny instead of used-to-be-black-and-is-weird-not-shiny-or-black-color-now
I would love to have it in stainless steel for the pro series chain for this reason I have a different chain with 2mm stainless steel and the shininess just never leaves The only luck is bad luck.
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