--- product_id: 69339503 title: "Calcium Carbide (1)" brand: "hq company" price: "NZ$94" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Hq Company" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/69339503-calcium-carbide-1 store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # 16 oz miner-grade purity Top choice for miner lamps & pyrotechnics Made in the USA quality Calcium Carbide (1) **Brand:** hq company **Price:** NZ$94 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Light up your legacy with the #1 calcium carbide choice! 🇺🇸 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Calcium Carbide (1) by hq company - **How much does it cost?** NZ$94 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/69339503-calcium-carbide-1) ## 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 - • **Highly Rated & Popular:** Join over 1,000 satisfied users with a 4.6-star rating—don’t miss out! - • **Compact 16 oz Packaging:** Perfectly sized for easy handling and long-lasting use without bulk. - • **Trusted U.S. Manufacturing:** Proudly made in the USA, ensuring premium quality and safety standards. - • **Versatile Application Power:** Ideal for miner’s lamps, big bang cannons, and other creative uses. - • **Pure Miner-Grade Calcium Carbide:** Delivers consistent, reliable acetylene gas for your lamps and projects. ## Overview HQ Company’s 16 oz miner-grade Calcium Carbide is a premium, USA-made chemical essential for generating acetylene gas in miner’s lamps and pyrotechnic devices. Trusted by professionals and hobbyists alike, it offers reliable performance, compact packaging, and a strong reputation with over 1,000 positive reviews. ## Description Product description Miners Grade Calcium Carbide Various Quantities Of Carbide Available Available in three different variations. 12 oz. - Economical Plastic Container 1 lb. - Metal Can 10 lbs. - 10 1 lb. Metal cans All Carbide Ships USPS Ground Service. Miners grade size that can be used in many different applications. Carbide Lamps Sight Smokers Agriculture And much more Calcium Carbide for Miners Lamps Miners grade size to fuel carbide miners lamps. Carbide lamps produce a bright soft light that can last for long periods of time. Great for novelty, emergency or regular use. Carbide Miners lamps are also available on desertcart from HQ Company. HQ Company is the #1 Distributor of Calcium Carbide in the U.S.!! For use in Carbide lamps, blackening of gun sights for match shooting and much much more. HQ Company has been the primary distributor of small quantities of Calcium Carbide for over 30 yrs. For the highest quality U.S. made Calcium Carbide make sure its from HQ Company! ***ATTENTION*** ***THIS IS A HAZMAT ITEM AS WELL AS A CONSUMABLE AND IS NON RETURNABLE PER desertcart POLICY*** Due to postal service and DOT hazmat shipping regulations the gross weight of the calcium carbide and the container cannot exceed 1lb. ***MINERS GRADE*** (Please see above image for reference) ***NET WEIGHT IS APPROX. 13 OZ PER CAN*** (Calcium Carbide) ***GROSS WEIGHT 1LB*** (Calcium Carbide and Container) Review: Good stuff. - Works well. Make sure you clean your lamps after! Review: Would buy again - Product works great for my big bang cannon and old miner's lights! ## Features - APPROX 16 OZ OF MINERS GRADE CALCIUM CARBIDE - CLASSIC COMMERCIAL GRADE CAN - FOR USE IN MINERS LAMPS AND MANY MORE APPLICATIONS - MADE IN THE U.S.A.! - #1 DISTRIBUTOR OF CALCIUM CARBIDE IN THE U.S.! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #73,631 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #415 in Calcium Mineral Supplements | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,055 Reviews | ## Images ![Calcium Carbide (1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tqnnPLBZL.jpg) ![Calcium Carbide (1) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7161l4jXhEL.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. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good stuff. *by J***K on March 15, 2026* Works well. Make sure you clean your lamps after! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Would buy again *by A***R on April 1, 2026* Product works great for my big bang cannon and old miner's lights! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works *by I***C on April 6, 2026* It works as it should in my lantern haven’t found a better price for the quantity ## Frequently Bought Together - HQ Company Calcium Carbide (1) - Calcium Carbide Lumps 50g Bottle - Ciuouient Carbide Cap Lamp Rebuild kits (5 Gaskets & 5 Felt Filters) Compatible With most all cap carbide lamps - Gaskets measure 1 3/8" ID X 1 7/8" OD, Felts are 1 1/2" ID --- ## 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.nz/products/69339503-calcium-carbide-1](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/69339503-calcium-carbide-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*