---
product_id: 69339503
title: "Calcium Carbide (1)"
brand: "hq company"
price: "Rp1570997"
currency: IDR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Hq Company"
url: https://www.desertcart.id/products/69339503-calcium-carbide-1
store_origin: ID
region: Indonesia
---

# 16 oz miners-grade purity Up to 4-hour bright flame Made in the USA quality Calcium Carbide (1)

**Brand:** hq company
**Price:** Rp1570997
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Light up your legacy with every spark!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Calcium Carbide (1) by hq company
- **How much does it cost?** Rp1570997 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.id](https://www.desertcart.id/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

- • **Clean & Easy Maintenance:** Residue cleans up effortlessly with water, keeping your equipment ready for the next use without hassle.
- • **Long-Lasting Bright Flame:** Instant ignition with a flame that burns brightly for nearly 4 hours—perfect for power outages or outdoor adventures.
- • **Heritage Quality, USA Made:** Proudly manufactured in the U.S.A., delivering unmatched quality and safety standards for peace of mind.
- • **Trusted Miners-Grade Purity:** 16 oz of premium calcium carbide ensures reliable, consistent performance for your vintage or emergency lighting needs.
- • **Essential Emergency & Outdoor Fuel:** A must-have for professionals and enthusiasts who value preparedness and authentic vintage lighting experiences.

## Overview

HQ Company’s 16 oz miners-grade Calcium Carbide is a top-tier, USA-made chemical fuel designed for miners lamps and emergency lighting. Renowned for its reliable ignition and long-lasting bright flame, it offers clean residue removal and is highly rated by users for quality and performance.

## Description

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Review: Good quality - It seems hard to fine small quantities of calcium carbide that works well in old miners lamps. This product works very well and seems just as good of quality as the fuel my grandfather used to have. The can arrives well packaged and sealed from the environment. I filled my lamp about 2/3 full of carbide and water and instantly stuck a bright flame that lasted for nearly 4 hours. The residue left behind is quickly cleaned up with water and a little elbow grease. I would highly recommend keeping some on hand for hurricanes or other natural disasters.
Review: It is what it says on the tin - yep that's CaC2!

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B078X347X8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #61,029 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #357 in Calcium Mineral Supplements |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,031) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Manufacturer | HQ Company |
| Product Dimensions | 3.25 x 3.25 x 4 inches |

## Images

![Calcium Carbide (1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tqnnPLBZL.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 quality
*by S***E on November 25, 2023*

It seems hard to fine small quantities of calcium carbide that works well in old miners lamps. This product works very well and seems just as good of quality as the fuel my grandfather used to have. The can arrives well packaged and sealed from the environment. I filled my lamp about 2/3 full of carbide and water and instantly stuck a bright flame that lasted for nearly 4 hours. The residue left behind is quickly cleaned up with water and a little elbow grease. I would highly recommend keeping some on hand for hurricanes or other natural disasters.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is what it says on the tin
*by C***H on March 3, 2026*

yep that's CaC2!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cave lamp fuel
*by T***M on September 18, 2025*

Works well as expected.

## 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

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*Store origin: ID*
*Last updated: 2026-03-21*