Forums > Technical Discussion > Dry fuel?

Posted: 6th Feb 2006
hi,

breathing powders is very dangerous. i have seen several similar household powders used, with explosive results.

im not sure about lycopodium powder though, but personally, wouldnt recomend it.

cheers, pete

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Posted: 6th Feb 2006
I have one word that I always say when asked about powder fuels. "Don't".

I've never used then but from watching others it seems like you have less control over the flame plus the effects don't last as long as paraffin. If you want to see someone using lycopodium then go to the tutorials section of www.feuershow.de and click on the Feuer/Fire part. In one of the videos (Fire2 I think) you can actually see the lycopodium burning on the guys arm after he's completed his breath. Not sure whether its because the lyco' falls as it burns or its the guys technique but if there's a risk of that happening with solid fuels then I will personally stay away from them.

Have faith in what you can do and respect for what you can't

Posted: 6th Feb 2006
Yes, I'm aware of all the risks of fire breathing and also thought that powder fuels would be more dangerous. Anyway, I won't try fire breathing.

Posted: 6th Feb 2006
Sensible guy. I wasn't having a dig at you by the way. I just try and make sure people know exactly what they're getting themselves into when they start fire breathing as most of the members here do (especially Pele). Thankfully HoP also automatically links to the article on breathing at every chance it gets.

Welcome to HoP. Why don't you post in the intros section so that we can get to know you a bit better.

Have faith in what you can do and respect for what you can't