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wink.gif posted on 5-2-2005 at 11:56
CaC2


Do somebody know where i can buy CaC2? I know that is was used in the past as combustible for the lanterns... Thanks



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[*] posted on 5-2-2005 at 15:57


It all depends on where you live. If you live in the US I recomend searching Froogle.com for it. There are at least 4 or 5 suppliers that come up quick after the initial sponsored ads that have decent prices. There is one with 12 pounds of the good stuff for $70 incl. shipping.

If you live outside of the US, try looking around for "Bangsite". It is the major brand name of calcium carbide powder. It is probably fairly pricy, and comes in little tubes. It's used for small acetylene cannons. Finding a source for the cannon probably means you have found a source for the calcium carbide too.
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[*] posted on 5-2-2005 at 16:39


I see it on E-bay pretty often.
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[*] posted on 6-2-2005 at 07:57
And then...


I did Froogle and I came up with Calcium_Carbide.com:D $12for 1 lb, including shipping, is not bad and it is repacked in my home state!

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[*] posted on 6-2-2005 at 10:04


I placed an order a few months ago for a couple of pounds from:

http://www.calcium-carbide.com/

It came within a few days and was from what I could tell very good material.
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[*] posted on 6-2-2005 at 14:24
WOW!


I am glad to hear that! I will have to place an order soon.



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[*] posted on 6-2-2005 at 21:16


I saw an ebay add for a 50-gallon drum of CaC2 for $1.50. Would that be enough? :D



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