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[Manchester Fireworks]

Hi

I have found a 20 cue waterproof remote control firing system called easy pyro.

I am thinking of buying one and was wondering if anyone had any experiance with these firing systems ?

Thanks

www.manchester-fireworks.com

[cooperman435]

Yep I've 2 of those exact units myself. But let me warn you they aren't waterproof.

Pros:

decent price
good number of cues
able to use 1 remote for up to 4 receivers
time delay as well as all fire, individual fire or sequential firing gives nice extras too
easy to use and set-up
decent range
Though not waterproof dried out and have had no problems since
can be set up in numerous ways to have many hundreds of cues from many receivers though not as separate receivers.(see his page for explanation)

Cons:
Definitely not waterproof (and have had all sorts of errors and bad displays showing from mild rain)
I believe I had a few sympathetic firings though this could be due to the unit being slightly damp at the time I believe it doesnt use relays
Battery's in remote aren't cheap or rechargeable and don't last long if left switched on.
contacts are a little cheap and can easily let wires pull out during set-up or worse firing.

Overall I like the units and for the price they are good but could be made a little better to make them fantastic value.

[dogsbody]

I looked at these too, I emailed them and got the following back:

These systems are safe and secure. They operate using a rolling code system similar to modern car security remote controls whereby the transmitter and receiver each step forward and regenerate their code on every key press.

The 20 Cue standard and 20 Cue waterproof systems have the same operating system and functions. They can be operated together and mated together. The waterproof system simply is much more rugged, has a flexible antenna, aluminium face plate, orange high visibility transmitter etc.

There is a discounted price for buying more than 1 system at the same time. You'll also get the spare transmitters if you buy more than 1 system, to use as backups or if you ever wanted to use the systems separately. If you want to order more than one we can arrange a discount for you.


and they are in stock!

are they easy to usea and set up Cooperman? have looked at getting a couple of waterproof ones (or could i use the standard ones and say put it in a plastic biscuit container to semi waterproof it?

Edited by zebedee, 01 September 2008 - 11:15 PM.

[Arthur Brown]

It's a good system, improved by the robust case. Keep the black model dry with a bag or lid.