DIY Propane Fire Cannon - Great Halloween Effect

*CAUTION* BUILD AT YOUR OWN RISK**
Your build may differ slightly to mine based on the your holding tank and or your solenoid. Below is a list of what I used to build my fire cannon and links to where you can get the same fittings.
Holding Tank amzn.to/33QnkbG
1/4" flare (f) to 1/4" npt (m) amzn.to/3jMSq9E
(2) 1/4" npt pipe tee amzn.to/3dl31pT
(3) 1/4" npt pipe nipple amzn.to/3lBjLw3 (5 pack)
1/4" brass ball valve (f/f) amzn.to/3jQmvVO
1/4" npt (m) to 3/8" (m) adaptor amzn.to/30WEMJR
Propane hose w/ regulator amzn.to/34T1TG6
1/4" npt (m) to 1/4" compression (f) I found this at my local Ace Hardware
1/4" flexible copper amzn.to/3lGfuau
1/4" npt (f) to 1/4" npt (f) with pressure gauge (link soon)
1/2" npt (f) to 1/2" npt (f) bushing amzn.to/30Z9yld
1/2" npt (m) to 3/4" npt (f) reducer amzn.to/3dlOoTk
3/4" npt nipple amzn.to/310o3Fg
3/4" brass 110v solenoid amzn.to/3lzY4fV
3/4" x 6' npt pipe Any hardware store that carries cast iron pipe
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[@AndyCPugh]

There's nothing quite like the giggle of grown ups playing with fire.

[@ArtfullyRogue]

Heck it even made me laugh again during the edit :)

[@crashk6]

For a harder to blow out pilot flame, Get yourself a piece of brass tubing and crimp or otherwise close one end, drill 3 or 4 1mm holes on the side of the tubing and go right through to the other side. Stuff the inside with medium grade stainless steel wool if you want a flash-back arestor. Then braze onto the end of the copper tubing. You now have a multi-jet pilot assembly. I actually use spent .22 cal rifle brass... saves closing off one end and the existing opening where the slug was fits right onto the copper pilot tube for brazing.

[@ArtfullyRogue]

After I first few attempts my buddy mentioned the same pilot light suggestion. Next time I can work on it, that is a mod I will do for sure

[@nikond90ful1]

Thanks for the video Doug. Love hearing both of you giggling like a couple of naughty school boys. keep safe and stay well.

[@ArtfullyRogue]

We had such a great time building this thing. But then to see it in action, it kind of felt we might get caught by someone...just not sure who :)

[@costumesforalloccasions]

Add air compressor to the mix. Higher flames.

[@ArtfullyRogue]

Good idea!

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Great project It's good to watch you Guys having fun 👍 😁

[@barryphilrush719]

Well that WOKE , me up . Following your design, on all the fittings , and Values is a Good Design .I like, I like. Great Video Doug , tell Robin Good Job !! Talk Soon Barry and Marlene

[@ArtfullyRogue]

Thanks Barry! It was such a blast (literally!!) to build this one

[@ManCrafting]

Awesome. Fun project. I totally get the whole fittings issues. Every time I got to HD or Lowe’s looking for fittings for a propane related project or even airlines I end up with twice what I need to be sure I actually have what I need. I wonder if you could find a 12v valve to make the system portable. Like hanging of the back or front of the bus. Switch on the steering wheel. Mad Max style. 😁

[@ArtfullyRogue]

I actually started with a 12v solenoid however it had a bad seal and wouldn't stay closed. So I went to the 110v solenoid

[@npbcrawlerz]

That's An AMAZING setup, sounds like you were Extremely happy.

[@ArtfullyRogue]

Haha yeah we had a lot of fun building it for sure

[@nelsenstudios2853]

Looks like a fun build Doug! I need one for my patio it’s getting chilly in MN🤔

[@ArtfullyRogue]

This will keep you warm for sure!

[@michaelcherr]

Most freon tanks have a check-valve in it (to prevent refilling) . I'd suggest testing it to see if it's even being filled with propane. My guess is it's not. (unless you modified the valve off-camera)

[@frigginpos]

I think there's a six pack, fifth of whiskey and some propane in the yard about to happen. Thank goodness I subscribe to Life Flight!

[@ArtfullyRogue]

haha six pack for sure! this was such a fun project

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Doug awesome video and project

[@ArtfullyRogue]

Thanks Jared! As you can see we had a great time with this build.

[@TakamiWoodshop]

ha! that's cool man! 🤙

[@ArtfullyRogue]

Thank you so much Rob!

[@obediencedenied57]

Good vid

[@ArtfullyRogue]

Thanks Sterling

[@stanleyshostak2737]

I get the tubing and fittings, but what’s the need for the tank? Does it just act as a reservoir for the propane? Why couldn’t you just run it all off the propane hose, no extra tank?

[@ArtfullyRogue]

the propane tank as i understand it, is liquid propane. going into the second tank allows the propane to collect as a gas. A buddy of mine runs a huge fire cannon system in Las Vegas and he tipped me off to the reservoir tank. He also mentioned, if you plan to run it a lot, place the propane tank in warm/hot water so the tank doesn't start to freeze.

[@extothebiker6519]

The valve with the gauge on it, was that there to regulate flow, or something else?

[@bunyanforgings7849]

Just a question, the propane regulator, is that a high pressure one?

[@ArtfullyRogue]

Yes I believe it is. We wanted to keep the pressure at or just below 100psi