BJV Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Hi All, Got a question. Will a non-nitrate prime be sufficient to protect the stars fromcontact with a BP burst?BJV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50AE Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 What's your goal? If you wish to protect them from the BP burst, then a prime is enough. I wonder why you don't want it nitrate though.Chlorate stars are ok to prime with straight BP, only if your sulfur is acid free of course. If you feel nervous about it, you could prime them with sulfurless BP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJV Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 What's your goal? If you wish to protect them from the BP burst, then a prime is enough. I wonder why you don't want it nitrate though.Chlorate stars are ok to prime with straight BP, only if your sulfur is acid free of course. If you feel nervous about it, you could prime them with sulfurless BP. 50AE I was worried about shock and friction. I sure don't want a flower pot.ThanksBJV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50AE Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Then you'd better prime the stars, best with BP. It's cheap and easiest to light. When the prime sticks to the star, it is protected from shock and friction.I prime all my chlorate stars, from an ignition and a safety point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJV Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 Then you'd better prime the stars, best with BP. It's cheap and easiest to light. When the prime sticks to the star, it is protected from shock and friction.I prime all my chlorate stars, from an ignition and a safety point.Thanks for you information 50AE.I am getting ready to make a batch of Blue stars using Paris Green.Thanks again,BJV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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