--- product_id: 471141082 title: "Calcium Carbide (12)" brand: "hq company" price: "€ 48.99" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Hq Company" url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/471141082-calcium-carbide-12 store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # 12 oz. Miners Grade purity Wide-mouth jar for easy access Proudly made in the USA Calcium Carbide (12) **Brand:** hq company **Price:** € 48.99 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Light up your legacy with the power of precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Calcium Carbide (12) by hq company - **How much does it cost?** € 48.99 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/471141082-calcium-carbide-12) ## Best For - hq company enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hq company brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Market Leader Confidence:** From the #1 U.S. distributor, join thousands who trust HQ Company’s calcium carbide for dependable results. - • **Effortless Access Packaging:** Wide-mouth poly jar design lets you scoop or pour with zero hassle—no mess, no fuss. - • **Versatile Application Power:** Ideal for miners lamps and a variety of other uses, making it a must-have for professionals and enthusiasts alike. - • **Precision Miners Grade Quality:** 12 oz. of premium calcium carbide ensures reliable, consistent performance for your mining lamps and beyond. - • **Trusted American Craftsmanship:** Manufactured in the USA, guaranteeing top-tier quality and supporting local industry. ## Overview This 12 oz. container of Miners Grade Calcium Carbide from HQ Company offers high-purity chemical fuel designed primarily for miners lamps. Packaged in a wide-mouth poly jar for easy handling, it is proudly made in the USA and distributed by the nation's leading supplier, ensuring quality and reliability for both professional and hobbyist use. ## Description desertcart.com : HQ Company Calcium Carbide (12) : Tools & Home Improvement ## Features - 12 oz. of Miners Grade Calcium Carbide - Wide mouth poly jar packaging for easy access to product. - For use in Miners Lamps and much more! - Made in the U.S.A.! - #1 Distributor of Calcium Carbide in the U.S.! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0157V4ZRA | | Best Sellers Rank | #184,930 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #330 in Outdoor Patio Lighting Accessories | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,091) | | Manufacturer | HQ Company | ## Images ![Calcium Carbide (12) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hO+RqU1fL.jpg) ![Calcium Carbide (12) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xY7qh2ZGL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Item Display Weight** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: if i put into the ground and light it, will it blow a hole in the ground? (if so might get for mini films)** A: 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. **Q: can this power my mini cannon?** A: 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. **Q: Are the contents in lumps or powder?** A: approx. 1/4" lumps **Q: How big is the can it comes in?** A: 1 Pint can approximately 4" tall 3 1/2" in diameter . Due to hazmat regulations the contents & can can't weigh over 1lb. ## Frequently Bought Together - HQ Company Calcium Carbide (12) - Sodium Metal Element 11 Sample, 99.8% Pure 1 Gram Under Mineral Oil Inside a Labeled Glass Vial… --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/471141082-calcium-carbide-12](https://www.desertcart.it/products/471141082-calcium-carbide-12) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-09-22*