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⚑ Electric Confetti Cannons β€” Setup & Operation Guide

Precision Control β€’ Timed Effects β€’ Professional Stage Power

Electric Confetti Cannons give you timed, consistent, cue-perfect bursts of confetti or streamers using a simple 110v power source. Designed for concerts, indoor stages, dance floors, and controlled cues, these launchers let you trigger effects instantly with a push of a button or via a switched outlet.

πŸŽ† What Is an Electric Confetti Cannon?

Electric Confetti Cannons are 110v-activated launchers that fire pre-loaded sleeves of confetti or streamers using a CO2 cartridge inside the base.

Unlike handheld or continuous-flow units, these cannons are:

  • Controlled by power, not by hand
  • Perfectly timed for beats, announcements, and lighting cues
  • Consistent, safe, and repeatable
  • Able to fire confetti or streamers, depending on the sleeve

When connected to a switched outlet, surge bar, foot switch, or console-controlled relay, the cannon fires instantly the moment power flows.

What You'll Need

Icon Item Description
⚑ Cannon Electric Confetti Cannon (base + barrel) β€” Launches confetti or streamers with precise, on-cue bursts
πŸ”Œ Power 110 V power source (on/off switchable outlet) β€” Provides safe electrical trigger control
πŸ§ͺ Cartridge Threaded CO2 cartridge (one per shot) β€” Propellant that fires the load; handle and store safely
πŸŽ‰ Load Pre-sleeved confetti / streamers β€” Pre-measured for consistent, professional-grade shots
🧷 Seal Compression caps + black compression tape β€” Secures sleeve + CO2 chamber before firing

πŸ› οΈ Step-By-Step Loading the Barrel

1️⃣ Cut the sleeve open

Cutting the sleeve open

2️⃣ Slide into barrel

Slide the open sleeve into the barrel.

3️⃣ Pull plastic sleeve out

Pull the plastic sleeve out while sliding the confetti or streamers into the barrel.

4️⃣ Place compression cap 

Place compression cap onto the barrel.

5️⃣ Tape Compression Cap

Use compression tape to secure compression cap onto barrel.

6️⃣ Rub tape to seal

Use thumb to rub compression tape to get a good seal.

πŸ› οΈ Electric Confetti Cannon Setup

1️⃣ Load CO2 cartridge

Hand threading a CO₂ cartridge into the closed piercing unit of an electric confetti cannon.

Ensure the valve on the piercing unit is closed. Thread a CO2 cartridge fully into the piercing unit until tight β€” it must be completely seated for the tip to pierce correctly.

2️⃣ Attach piercing unit

Piercing unit being attached to the cannon base using quick disconnect fittings.

Attach the piercing unit to the cannon base using the quick disconnect fittings. Pull and twist upward to confirm the connection is locked.

3️⃣ Open piercing unit valve

Operator slowly opening the valve on the piercing unit to charge the cannon with CO₂.

Slowly turn the valve on the piercing unit to the open position. A faint whoosh means the unit is now charged with CO2.

4️⃣ Attach the barrel

Loaded barrel being connected to the cannon base with quick disconnect fittings.

Connect the pre-loaded barrel to the base via the quick disconnect fittings. Pull and twist upward to verify the barrel is secure.

5️⃣ Adjust the barrel

Barrel of electric confetti cannon adjusted to a 45-degree upward angle for firing.

Adjust the barrel angle to 45Β° upward or to the desired firing direction for the best visual effect.

6️⃣ Attach safety cable

Safety cable clipped from cannon base to barrel for safe operation.

Clip the safety cable from the base unit to the barrel to ensure stability and safe operation.

πŸŽ†How to Aim & Fire

Positioning & Aiming

  • Hold or stabilize the cannon at a 45Β° upward angle.
  • For confetti: Aim 10–15 feet from audience/stage edge.
  • For streamers: Increase to 20–30 feet for full extension.

Triggering Mechanism

  • Controlled by 110v power β€” the cannon fires the instant it receives power.
  • Use any 110v outlet controllable with an on/off switch for synchronized bursts.

What to Expect

  • A sharp β€œpop” as CO2 releases.
  • Confetti bursts 35+ feet high and drifts down in a colorful snowfall.
  • Streamers soar up to 65+ feet in dramatic arcs.

⚠️ Safety Tip: Do not touch the CO2 cartridge immediately after firing β€” it becomes extremely cold.

⚠️ Safety Notes

  • Keep the barrel pointed upward and away from people.
  • Do not connect power until the cannon is fully loaded and sealed.
  • Only use approved sleeves and CO2 cartridges.
  • Maintain clear space above the firing path.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

Confetti Bursts: Position 10–15 feet from audience for maximum flutter indoors.

Streamer Launches: Use outdoors or in large venues β€” stand back 20–30 feet for dramatic reach.

Dual Cannons: Fire from opposite sides for wide coverage.

Cross Shots: Angle cannons to crisscross streamers overhead.

Timed Cues: Sync with music drops, countdowns, or reveals for maximum impact.

Troubleshooting

No Fire: Check that power is on and cartridge is fully threaded.

Weak Launch: Reseal compression cap, replace cartridge.

Uneven Effect: Loosen confetti packing for smoother release.

⚠️ Fallback: If cannon won’t fire, unload safely, replace cartridge, and reload. Never attempt to double-fire a spent cartridge.

πŸŽ‰ Create That Confetti Feeling

Electric Confetti Cannons give you precision effects timed exactly to your show’s emotional moment. Whether it’s a chorus drop, a championship reveal, a wedding entrance, or a stage finale β€” these cannons deliver the colorful burst that people remember.

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