Olympic Fire cauldron flame (Ø 120 cm & h: 214 cm)

About flame effects

How it works

Flame units produce real fire on cue, from a short burst to a column of several metres. Gas units burn propane or a propane/butane mix from cartridges or cylinders. Liquid units atomise a flame fluid and ignite it, which gives a flame with more body; some can add colour.

What you need

Fuel: gas cartridges, or a gas cylinder with regulator and hose, or flame fluid. The nozzle sets the size of the flame. Fuels and colour additives are in consumables; hoses, regulators and nozzles are in the accessories of each unit. Not sure whether gas or liquid suits your show? Read liquid vs gas flame: how to choose.

Safety

Every unit has its own safety distances and an indoor or outdoor rating; respect what the product sheet and the manual say. Keep an extinguisher at hand, watch the wind outdoors, and use a safety arm system so that no effect can fire by accident.

Frequently asked questions

Can flame effects be used indoors?

Some units can, in large venues and with the approval of the venue and the fire service; others are for outdoor use only. Check the rating on the product sheet.