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Ahhh Haahh! Then that was my problem. I was using Magnelium too in some of my fountains. It looks like a trip to firefox for some more chems. I had to make an order anyway, now I have an even better excuse. My fiance loves fountains so I'll just tell her that it's all for her!

I would think the smaller choke would yeild more thrust. I will give it a try and hopefully get better results. Thank you very much!!

Hey gang -
I've been having a little trouble with some of my fountains. I get a lot of thrust, but little effect. A lot of fire but little sparks. I'm using two types of formulas. One is the plain charcoal formula, the other is the silver formula using kno3, magnalium, sulfer, and one more I can't remember. I use a 3/4" tube with a 5/8" choke. Any ideas on how I can get more effect and less fire/thrust? Thank you all!

That sounds great. I'm looking forward in seeing the completed machine. I'm in this hobby not only to expand my mind in "seeing" what I can actually doing, but experimenting with stuff like what you are accomplishing! I hope it works great for you and maybe a new set of DIY plans are in the making for our hobby!

How much media do I need to fill 2 - 3lb mills of lead or copper media? Also is copper better than lead or is it just as well to stay with lead due to price/availiabilty? I'm just starting out in milling, buying my mill tomorrow actually since I found out that I have a harbor freight store 15 minutes from me! Any particular place I should go for the media here in the states? I know united nuclear sells it 100 pc for $25, I didn't know how much that would cover though. Thank you all. I've learned so much in the past few months reading and trying to follow everyone's tips and ideas. I'm not in any rush to become a great show master, just having some fun in my spare time making fountains, gerbs, pin wheels. Since I live in a fairly quite community I want to keep it that way. Maybe I'll try my hand at some bp rockets that don't explode just to see if I can. Again, thank you all and take care!

Eddie