if i put into the ground and light it, will it blow a hole in the ground? (if so might get for mini films)

Before electricity was provided to everyone, many rural farm houses used acetylene gas lights. The acetylene was generated by water slowly dripping in a sealed container of carbide. Acetylene gas was generated and pressurized the system. That gas was piped to the rooms of the house via 1/2" steel pipes. The light was a mantle and it burned like a Coleman gasoline lantern. I'm 74 years old. A lot of older houses had this type of lighting. A friend of my father's grew up in one of these houses on a farm. When he was young, his dad had gone out to the barn to recharge the acetylene canister and when he opened it, it blew up killing his dad. He told me when he felt his dad's chest it was mushy. Acetylene can ignite with a flame but it can also detonate from internal friction. Acetylene over 15 psi can detonate by itself. The hotter it is, the more likely it is to detonate. That's why the acetylene tanks weldors use are filled with diatomaceous earth and acetone. The acetylene dissolved in the acetone just like carbon dioxide is dissolved in Pepsi. The point is, you probably want to have a bit of training before you start playing with this stuff. It isn't dangerous if you know what to watch out for.

can this power my mini cannon?

Yes it will work in a carbide cannon. Trust me, I use this in my Big Bang cannon. Conestoga makes the Big Bang carbide cannons and sells their "Bangsite" powder at a greatly inflated price, ($10.50/100 shots). You can SAFELY grind these chunks of gravel-sized pellets with a pestle & mortar into powder for use in their automatic charger mechanism for a greatly reduced cost. It's the SAME thing, nothing but calcium carbide -- also used in old fashioned miner's lamps.

How big is the can it comes in?

1 Pint can approximately 4" tall 3 1/2" in diameter . Due to hazmat regulations the contents & can can't weigh over 1lb.

Calcium Carbide 12 | Desertcart OMAN

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⚡ Ignite your projects with pure power and effortless style!

PURE MINERS GRADE POWER - 12 oz. of high-quality calcium carbide ensures reliable acetylene gas generation for your miner’s lamp or DIY projects.
TRUSTED AMERICAN QUALITY - Manufactured in the USA by the #1 distributor, guaranteeing premium standards and supply reliability.
VERSATILE GAS GENERATION - Perfect for miners lamps and a variety of creative uses that demand clean, consistent acetylene gas.
TOP RATED LOVED BY USERS - 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews proves this product delivers on performance and satisfaction.
EFFORTLESS ACCESS PACKAGING - Wide-mouth poly jar design lets you scoop or pour with zero hassle—no mess, no fuss.

This 12 oz. jar of Miners Grade Calcium Carbide, made in the USA, is the go-to choice for generating acetylene gas in miner’s lamps and other applications. Packaged in a wide-mouth poly jar for easy handling, it combines trusted quality with user-friendly design, backed by a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 satisfied customers.

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E**S

Awesome

Get acetylene gas with just water, that’s freaking cool

18.06.2026

N**S

First time trying product

Love this it's so cool I didnt think it would be good but I was wrong. It really works its gotta build up pressure first with gas but great.

17.02.2026

A**R

Didn’t realize I received it through US Postal Service

My package came US postal. I didn’t realize that didn’t pay much attention on the shipping and hadn’t checked my mail in a few days so I mistakenly thought it had not arrived. But did So was excellent came in an exactly what I ordered thank you

1.07.2026

J**S

ACETYLENE POP

Superlative. Great noise to celebrate & scare critters.

15.07.2026

P**S

nice

its less/smaller than you think. but as an alternative fuel source, its nice to have.

15.03.2026

I**C

Works

It works as it should in my lantern haven’t found a better price for the quantity

6.04.2026

A**R

Would buy again

Product works great for my big bang cannon and old miner's lights!

1.04.2026

J**K

Good stuff.

Works well. Make sure you clean your lamps after!

15.03.2026

C**A

Trop petit

Les morçeaux sont beaucoup petit, ça se dissout trop rapidement

14.04.2026

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