Noel Putaansuu CFEI
Technical Specialist / Fire Investigator
Sample |
Description of Ignition |
| Super Cedar | Ignites with one touch of match |
| Duraflame firestarter | Ignites wrapper with one touch of match |
| Fat Wood | Sustained ignition after 3 applications of a lit match |
Sample
|
Description
of visible flaming
|
| Super Cedar | 53 minutes then smoldering |
| Duraflame firestarter | 58 minutes then smoldering |
| Fat Wood | 25 minutes then smoldering |
Sample
|
Relative
Visible Smoke
|
| Super Cedar | Least (not apparent) |
| Duraflame firestarter | Medium (noticeable) |
| Fat Wood | Most (significant) |
Conclusion
Based on the foregoing investigation and analysis, to a reasonable degree of
engineering certainty, MDE Engineers concludes the following. The Super Cedar
and Duraflame Firestart ignited with one match as opposed to three matches with
the Fat Wood. The Super Cedar achieved higher flame temperatures in a faster
time period compared to the other products. After 9 minutes the recorded temperatures
are comparable between the Super Cedar and the Duraflame Firestart and after
13 minutes the temperatures for all products are comparable until 30 minutes.
The duration of the flaming is comparable between the Duraflame Firestart and
the Super Cedar, at more than 50 minutes, both being significantly longer in
time than the Fat Wood at 25 minutes. The visible smoke emissions of the Super
Cedar are less than the Duraflame Firestart and significantly less than the Fat
Wood.
Sincerely,
MDE Engineers, Inc.
Noel Putaansuu CFEI
Technical Specialist / Fire Investigator
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