Talk:Squib (explosive)

message: The article makes a point of distinguishing squibs from detonators, yet what is listed as the first squib is clearly a detonator. Does anyone have a source for when squibs were invented? Vicarious 07:53, 16 October 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I added some info on this. You can find more at http://books.google.com/books?id=4fqyj_xAmOsC&pg=PA50&lpg=PA50&dq=squib+coal+mining&source=web&ots=vxQ5h8VWHm&sig=z_5IxmVcnz38Y3kQuYYWdzD_M0w&hl=en#PPA50,M1. Equazcion •✗/C • 16:47, 22 Mar 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: Squib vs detonator

message: What is the difference between these two? The squibs shown in the picture in the article look like firecrackers. E-pen (talk) 13:05, 5 January 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: I'm not sure about the validity of the photo, but I think the difference is just that squibs are designed to exert explosive force on other objects, while firecrackers are novelty noise makers for use alone in an open area. That said, there might not be much actual difference in the construction of the two. Equazcion •✗/C • 21:57, 24 Jan 2009 (UTC)

text: I was wondering the same. It looks like that box is labeled "Firecrackers." The lead indicates a squib will have two electrical wires used to set it off. SlowJog (talk) 00:44, 18 June 2015 (UTC)

text: The [[firecracker] article does say its use is as a noisemaker. SlowJog (talk) 00:50, 18 June 2015 (UTC)
thread_title: Squib vs firecracker

message: I believe the pyrotechnic propellent charge for automotive airbag deployment (part of the SRS - safety restraint system) are called squibs and are ignited/detonated by the squib circuit. ... seems like a worthwhile addition to the article, but I don't know how to post it.  Would it be worth mentioning that airbag squibs have been designed to "burn" more slowly than originally to moderate rate of bag deployment to reduce injuries.  This feature also makes these common squids useless as primary detonators - a good thing.  Additional research a good idea.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.181.73.40 (talk) 16:21, 3 May 2010 (UTC)
thread_title: Squibs in cars

message: When did squibs come into regular use in the pictures? I'd say it was the early to mid 70s. I remember hearing an anecdote that when James Cann was wired up with squibs for his death in 'The Godfather,' the special effects technicians said something to the effect of 'I don't think we've ever put this many on one person before.'  Bonnie and Clyde seems to use squibs, sure, but some of the close ups seem to have blood sprayed from just outside of camera range with compressed air. (This is a guess)  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.157.177.182 (talk) 22:29, 17 June 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Use in films 

message: “A squib is a miniature explosive device …  It resembles a tiny stick of dynamite, both in appearance and construction …  Squibs consist of two electrical leads which are separated by a plug of insulating material, a small bridge wire or electrical resistance heater, and a bead of heat-sensitive chemical composition in which the bridge wire is embedded.” 
     Then shows a box of FIRECRACKERS with fuses.  (note the box label reads “firecrackers”) 
“A squib generally consists of a small tube filled with an explosive substance, with a detonator running through the length of its core, similar to a stick of dynamite. Also similar to dynamite, the detonator …”
     On what planet does dynamite have “A detonator running through the length of its core”?  Dynamite is solid and a blasting cap is inserted into a hole the blaster makes in the stick.
    This article is possible the worst researched and poorly written thing on Wikipedia.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2602:301:7705:75E0:31E5:AF28:6DF1:31BB (talk) 09:42, 24 February 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Horrible article  

message: An observation based on my experience working in aerospace in the '80's:  Pyrotechnics are (or at least 'were') used in many spacecraft deployment mechanisms, i.e. things such as antennas, solar panels etc. which deploy once the spacecraft is on orbit.  Also called "pin pullers", they were often a small piston containing a very small electrically fired explosive that would literally pull a pin latching a spring loaded deployment mechanism.  In the industry these were referred to as "squibs."  The Shuttle also had an explosive/piston powered guillotine, much like a large cigar cutter, through which all electrical connections to a communication antenna were threaded.  If the antenna failed to withdraw, the bay doors could no close, so the wires would be cut and the system jettisoned by explosive bolts.  These were all referred to as either "pyros" or "squibs."  -JoeSand- not signed in... forgot my password...  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2603:3006:1061:6800:CC56:5BEC:B09B:B5FA (talk) 23:12, 19 September 2019 (UTC)
thread_title:  Squibs on Spacecraft