Joining Fuse
Pipe Match / PIC
It is easier to get Pipe Match to takeover from PIC than the other way round but the same joint is used in both cases to ensure reliability. First an inch or so of the plastic outer is stripped from the PIC to expose the compound core. The PIC is then folded back along itself where the plastic outer is still in place. This is then slid into the cut end of the Pipe Match and secured with cable ties.
Pipe Match / Pipe Match
It is relatively easy to get Pipe Match to ignite. To join a piece of Pipe Match into the middle of another piece it is simply a matter of removing some of the paper tube from where the joint is to be made in the originating piece to expose the Black Match core. Some of the paper tube is then removed from the joining piece and the two exposed bits of Black Match layed together. The whole joint can then be secured with Gaffa tape.
Timed Sequence
A timed sequence is usually made up of shells or mines but the same technique can be used for any fireworks. First twists are made in a length of PIC at measured distances for the correct time interval. The compound core is exposed at the tip of each twist. Each twist is simply inserted into the open end of the Pipe Match leader and secured with web tape. A Gaffa tape 'tab' is then added over the joint. (This tab is used to secure the joint to the rack. This stops shells from 'lifting' their neghbour when they launch and reduces the chance of the Pipe Match takeover 'blowing out' the PIC)
