Is the axe flamethrower dangerous?

Question

When u do the axe flamethrower (hold the lighter in front of the axe can and spray the axe) can the flame go back into the can and cause it to explode? And if so is there any way to stop this from happening? I heard u had to let go of the lighter before the axe so it doesn't blow up.

Answer 1

No the physics don't work that way. See the aerosol is flammable but fire needs air for it to really burn and the can of deodorant has no air in it so the flame can not go back into the nozzle it's just a myth to stop you from doing. Kind of a parental control myth. But go ahead and release your inner pyromaniac and fear only the law and 3rd degree burns.