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From: Tony Alcocer <tfish38@aol.com><br>
To: aeropac-members <aeropac-members@mylist.net><br>
Sent: Mon, Dec 16, 2013 12:54 pm<br>
Subject: BP packaging issue<br>
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<div><font style="background-color: transparent;">I'm not sure if everyone is on or reads the TRA mailing list. Below is some good info..</font></div>
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<div>Tony</div>
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<div>Folks,<br>
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I contacted GOEX powder over a FFFG issue today. I told them that I had a can <br>
that I sample tested and it burned very slowly. They conceded that there was one <br>
or two runs produced 3/11 that had been mis packaged as FFFG when in effect the <br>
powder dispensed had a "significantly less" amount of excellerant than FFFG, and <br>
that it would effect bullet velocities if used in muzzleloaders, but the effects <br>
were nominal in rifle cartridge use due to higher pressure. I told him that I <br>
was not using FFFG for sporting firearms, and I could hear an "O, what ARE you <br>
using it in?" in his voice, so I merely shrugged it off as hobby rocket use.<br>
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When I tested a teaspoon of this powder by setting it off with an electric <br>
match, it burned for 2 - 3 seconds. Obviously, this is a quite unacceptable burn <br>
rate in our rocketry hobby. I found out the hard way this last weekend, which is <br>
why I decided to test the burn rate this morning.<br>
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I would advise that ya'll learn from my scar tissue and spread the word to your <br>
members that if they have any GOEX FFFG mfg 03/2011 to test burn a small <br>
portion. If it goes off in a flash, its a good run. If it does what mine did, <br>
don't use it for ejection charges. Take it from me, ballistic 80 lb Maxi Maggs <br>
with dual altimeters and 98mm motor hardware is not much fun.<br>
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John L, I copied you on this list to let the general NAR membership know as <br>
well. I will notify the L3CC.<br>
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Pat G<br>
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