Flames
The amount of flame permitted in a TV studio is limited. Expensive floors, fire alarms and sprinkler systems restrict its use. Nevertheless by employing lighting effects, smoke and controllable flames it is possible to create realistic fire sequences.
Flame forks
Made from metal tubes these can be constructed in fan shapes or as tubes with drilled holes. Coupled by industrial-rubber hoses to a bottled gas supply they are used to provide controllable flame wherever required. To obviate the risk of flash-over it is wise to have each flame fork ignited by an operator only as it is turned on. If this is not practical, it is feasible to have smaller pilot jets independently fed and positioned below the main flame forks.
Flame drum
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