Demolition Accessories

Question 1

what is the NEW of det cord

Answer 1

12.8 lbs per 1000’

Question 2

det cord transmits a detonation wave from one point to another at a rate of

Answer 2

20,000 to 24,000 feet per second

Question 3

what is against US policy for blasting caps

Answer 3

it is against US policy to bury blasting caps

Question 4

how much energy do electric blasting caps need to function

Answer 4

1.5 amps/ 3 volts to reliably function

as little as .250 (1/4) amp could set off an M6

Question 5

what are the key points for CD450

Answer 5

must be kept warm in temps below 32 F

can reliably fire 70 M6 caps in a series

with good batteries it is capable of charging capacitors up to 450 volts

Question 6

what can be used as firing wire

Answer 6

WD-1 wire may be used

subtract 10 caps per 1000 feet of WD-1 wire due to resistance

Question 7

what is a M51 and what are the key points

Answer 7

it is a tester to test continuity

never use anything other than an M51 test set, initiation could result from unapproved equipment

Question 8

what are the two non electrical fuse ignitors

Answer 8

M60 and M81

never attach to det cord or M151 and 152 boosters