--- product_id: 471141082 title: "Calcium Carbide (12)" brand: "hq company" price: "€ 54.72" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Hq Company" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/471141082-calcium-carbide-12 store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # 12 oz. Miners Grade purity Wide-mouth poly jar for easy access Proudly made in the USA Calcium Carbide (12) **Brand:** hq company **Price:** € 54.72 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Ignite your projects with pure power and effortless style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Calcium Carbide (12) by hq company - **How much does it cost?** € 54.72 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/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 - • **Pure Miners Grade Power:** 12 oz. of high-quality calcium carbide ensures reliable acetylene gas generation for your miner’s lamp or DIY projects. - • **Trusted American Quality:** Manufactured in the USA by the #1 distributor, guaranteeing premium standards and supply reliability. - • **Versatile Gas Generation:** Perfect for miners lamps and a variety of creative uses that demand clean, consistent acetylene gas. - • **Top-Rated & Loved by Users:** 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews proves this product delivers on performance and satisfaction. - • **Effortless Access Packaging:** Wide-mouth poly jar design lets you scoop or pour with zero hassle—no mess, no fuss. ## Overview This 12 oz. jar of Miners Grade Calcium Carbide, made in the USA, is the go-to choice for generating acetylene gas in miner’s lamps and other applications. Packaged in a wide-mouth poly jar for easy handling, it combines trusted quality with user-friendly design, backed by a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 satisfied customers. ## Description desertcart.com : HQ Company Calcium Carbide (12) : Tools & Home Improvement Review: Awesome - Get acetylene gas with just water, that’s freaking cool Review: First time trying product - Love this it's so cool I didnt think it would be good but I was wrong. It really works its gotta build up pressure first with gas but great. ## 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 | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #196,569 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #322 in Outdoor Patio Lighting Accessories | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,084 Reviews | ## Images ![Calcium Carbide (12) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hO+RqU1fL.jpg) ## 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. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome *by E***S on June 18, 2026* Get acetylene gas with just water, that’s freaking cool ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ First time trying product *by N***S on February 17, 2026* Love this it's so cool I didnt think it would be good but I was wrong. It really works its gotta build up pressure first with gas but great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Didn’t realize I received it through US Postal Service *by A***R on July 1, 2026* My package came US postal. I didn’t realize that didn’t pay much attention on the shipping and hadn’t checked my mail in a few days so I mistakenly thought it had not arrived. But did So was excellent came in an exactly what I ordered thank you ## 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.at/products/471141082-calcium-carbide-12](https://www.desertcart.at/products/471141082-calcium-carbide-12) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-09-06*