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05-15-2014, 08:02 PM
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NELA
Join Date: May 2013
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colorful camp fires
Mystical Fire Adds Colorful Flames to A Campfire 10 Packets | eBay
Have any of you ever tried this? I just bought a case of it.
My initial thought was that children will LOVE this!
(caution: do not cook over a fire you're using this in)
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05-15-2014, 08:04 PM
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Missing Link
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Yes and they actually work really well. Our kids love them.
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05-15-2014, 08:22 PM
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Site Team
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Weezer, I'm shaking my fist at you...........(as I place my bid on ebay).
I'm not sure I can afford to keep you as a friend, or at least read your posts.
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05-15-2014, 08:28 PM
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NELA
Join Date: May 2013
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LOL!
<ducking and running!
Don't place a bid, silly. Look at the buy-it-now listings with FREE shipping! You can get 10 packs for about $11.00, with free shipping. So quitcherbeachin'.
Can't wait to try these out Memorial Day weekend, and we won't even have any kids around....well....I take that back....DH will be there. To which he just responded: that's right!
Edited to add: TBH I thought of you and those young'uns of yours when I first saw this product. So tell 'em you got the idea from "Aunt Weezer". I've got a couple of packs here already that I got as samples, so if yours don't arrive in time for your next trip I'll hook ya up!
I have a feelin' our campfires will get a lot of looks and then tons of questions.
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If age is a state of mind, and I've lost my mind, I'm AGELESS, right?
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around:
Flagstaff 5er 2014 8528 IKWS, Platinum Package, Regency Interior "Buffy"
F250 Super Duty 2013 Tuxedo Black "Biff"
Days camped 2014: 30
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05-15-2014, 08:41 PM
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NELA
Join Date: May 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cyclepuck
Yes and they actually work really well. Our kids love them.
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thanks for the feedback
Do you use the recommended three packs per fire?
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If age is a state of mind, and I've lost my mind, I'm AGELESS, right?
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around:
Flagstaff 5er 2014 8528 IKWS, Platinum Package, Regency Interior "Buffy"
F250 Super Duty 2013 Tuxedo Black "Biff"
Days camped 2014: 30
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05-15-2014, 09:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Have made colorful fires for years with two pieces of material. Slide it into the fire and makes shades of blues, greens, and orange for hours. The metal piece is reusable, just insert a new piece of materiel the next time you make a fire. Cost.... pennies or free if you can get this 'junk' before it is thrown in the trash.
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05-15-2014, 09:13 PM
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NELA
Join Date: May 2013
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Ummm what is the "material"?
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If age is a state of mind, and I've lost my mind, I'm AGELESS, right?
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around:
Flagstaff 5er 2014 8528 IKWS, Platinum Package, Regency Interior "Buffy"
F250 Super Duty 2013 Tuxedo Black "Biff"
Days camped 2014: 30
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05-15-2014, 09:14 PM
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Missing Link
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Genesee, MI
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Yes and no. Use three and the whole fire is color and used one before and you will get a few colored flames. Like anything in life more is better.
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05-15-2014, 09:34 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Weezer
Ummm what is the "material"?
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Place pcs of old Vinyl hose inside copper pipe,throw in fire! Youroo!!
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05-15-2014, 09:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Weezer
Ummm what is the "material"?
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Take 6-8 inch long half inch piece of copper water pipe, drill 1/8 inch or so holes up and down and all around it. Take a 6-8 inch piece of old rubber garden hose that is no good anymore (any type or version will work) and slice it in half. Slide the garden hose half (any type) into the copper pipe and slide it into a campfire on one side and slide another premade pipe into the fire on the other side. In less than two minutes the whole campfire will be a rainbow of colors and will last more that an hour. The copper interjects with the rubber to cause some kind of reaction and flows through the teepeed wood. The pipes do not put out any black smoke or fowl smell. In the morning after the fire has cooled down, pull out your pipe and straighten the out the pipe. a very hot fire may distort them and after a few camp fires the copper pipe will become brittle and cave in, use as many times as you can. The burnt garden hose will still be in the pipe and will need to be knocked out. The next time you want a colorful fire reuse the copper pipe and insert a new (old) piece of garden hose. I have 6-8 pieces of pre-drilled pipes and a bunch of pre-cut hose in a bag stored away when needed.
I have seen at some RV store sell pine cones sprinkled with copper shaving and it does close (but not as good) the same thing.
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05-15-2014, 10:33 PM
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We used to throw pieces of Bell telephone wire into our campfire (again, after we were done cooking on it,) and get the same result, but only for a short time. Must be the copper.
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05-15-2014, 10:53 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
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Ok, so:
1) Yeah, we've used them. Kids love them. Just need one pack in the fire to keep our 2 kids happy.
2) We can find them for $1 at the dollar store. Any more than $1.50 and you're getting ripped off.
3) As mentioned, the copper pipe is cheaper, but I like the simplicity of these. No prep work.
4) When I was a kid (~30+ years ago) there was a Scout Master in the district that worked at a place that produced paints. He used to create something along the same lines, but was able to get a whole rainbow of hues. When I use these, I'm slightly disappointed that they don't compare to his. Camping World has these Rainbow Flame Sticks - Rutland Fire Clay 715CB - Fire Pits - Camping World which produce a large range of colours, but again, still don't quite live up to the original. Much more expensive so I use the cheap dollar store ones for just our kids and I'll use the CW ones when we have a group campfire with lots of people.
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05-15-2014, 11:25 PM
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Copper makes the blue flames, If your bored some day make a pile of filings from an old copper pipe and throw them in a fire you will see the blue. I got the same stuff at the local drug store in a soda bottle size container for $5 a week ago.
how to make the stuff yourself
How to Make a Pit Fire Change Color | eHow
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05-16-2014, 05:11 AM
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Copper actually makes a green flame.
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05-16-2014, 06:32 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Want a really wild fire?
Two words.
Magnesium rod......
Ps wear your sun glasses or your favorite welding helmet!
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05-16-2014, 07:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
Want a really wild fire?
Two words.
Magnesium rod......
Ps wear your sun glasses or your favorite welding helmet!
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My dad was a metallurgist (metal chemist) and brought home some magnesium fires starters his co-worker was trying to perfect. They were about the size of a charcoal briquette.
At the time it was a bit too hot. If lit on the trunk lid of a car it would not have stopped burning until it hit the gas tank.
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05-16-2014, 07:36 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brother Les
Take 6-8 inch long half inch piece of copper water pipe, drill 1/8 inch or so holes up and down and all around it. Take a 6-8 inch piece of old rubber garden hose that is no good anymore (any type or version will work) and slice it in half. Slide the garden hose half (any type) into the copper pipe and slide it into a campfire on one side and slide another premade pipe into the fire on the other side. In less than two minutes the whole campfire will be a rainbow of colors and will last more that an hour. The copper interjects with the rubber to cause some kind of reaction and flows through the teepeed wood. The pipes do not put out any black smoke or fowl smell. In the morning after the fire has cooled down, pull out your pipe and straighten the out the pipe. a very hot fire may distort them and after a few camp fires the copper pipe will become brittle and cave in, use as many times as you can. The burnt garden hose will still be in the pipe and will need to be knocked out. The next time you want a colorful fire reuse the copper pipe and insert a new (old) piece of garden hose. I have 6-8 pieces of pre-drilled pipes and a bunch of pre-cut hose in a bag stored away when needed.
I have seen at some RV store sell pine cones sprinkled with copper shaving and it does close (but not as good) the same thing.
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Sorry, I'm more of the visual type. It sounds like you need two 6 - 8" pipes, is that right?
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05-16-2014, 07:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alparmer
Sorry, I'm more of the visual type. It sounds like you need two 6 - 8" pipes, is that right?
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One pipe for one side of the fire and one pipe for the other side. This will allow the fire to have an even flow of the copper reaction.
My one post I put to use a half inch pipe size. I should have said a one inch pipe size.... easier to stuff the rubber hose in and lasts for many more uses.
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05-16-2014, 07:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brother Les
One pipe for one side of the fire and one pipe for the other side. This will allow the fire to have an even flow of the copper reaction.
My one post I put to use a half inch pipe size. I should have said a one inch pipe size.... easier to stuff the rubber hose in and lasts for many more uses.
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Thanks, I'm going to try it. Kids would love it.
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05-16-2014, 08:22 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arefbee
My dad was a metallurgist (metal chemist) and brought home some magnesium fires starters his co-worker was trying to perfect. They were about the size of a charcoal briquette.
At the time it was a bit too hot. If lit on the trunk lid of a car it would not have stopped burning until it hit the gas tank.
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We used to get mag logs off of the pipeline when they discarded them ......
Man was that fun!
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