Product Profile
Exothermic Technologies Pulsefire Compact
Newest entry in Exothermic's lineup with a shorter 15-foot stream and a smaller platform aimed at budget-conscious buyers.
Key stats
Published range
15 ft
Burn time
12 sec
Weight
N/A
Our score
6.4 / 10
Technical Profile
- Fuel type
- Gasoline only
- Fuel capacity
- 13 oz / 384 mL
- Propulsion
- Internal pump and solenoid
- Ignition
- Electric arc ignition
- Batteries required
- Yes
- Napalm compatible
- No
Use Cases
Score breakdown
Aesthetics 3/5 • Build quality 2/5 • Support 4/5
Construction Notes
Material story and ownership feel
Mostly plastic
Injection-molded polymer design with a smaller internal pump system
Waterproof
No
Corrosion resistant
No
Safety Notes
Things we would call out first
- Dual trigger buttons
- Temperature protection
- Overcurrent protection
- USB-C rechargeable battery pack
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