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This page was
written as a guide for putting on your own firework display with
consumer fireworks, which comes as a result of my experience of
putting on annual 4th of July shows over the years. Although
display fireworks can't be purchased and used without the proper
licenses, permits, and insurance, consumer fireworks can be used to
create a show almost as good as professional ones. Consumer
fireworks have been increasing in size, quality, variety, and safety
over the years, making them just as spectacular as professional
fireworks. They can provide a fantastic crowd pleasing display,
all for a reasonable price and high level of safety. This goals
of this section are to teach you how to:
Obtain/build the necessary equipment, tools, and knowledge for
setting up and safely using consumer fireworks
Effectively use fireworks to make a fantastic, professional-looking
display
Avoid problems and injuries that commonly result from the use of
consumer fireworks
Hopefully you'll
find it useful for planning a consumer firework display of your own.
I am providing this information free of charge because I feel that
all firework enthusiasts. After all, I would have loved to have
information like this when I was first starting out with consumer
fireworks years ago and didn't know anything about putting on a
display.
The five key
sections are:
1) Racks &
Launchers: How to build equipment for safely launching
multiple fireworks
2) Fuse: Learn about the different types of fuse, how to
make your own, and how to use it
3) Complete Projects: Using consumer fireworks in new
and unique ways
4) Electrical Firing Systems: Build a system for
remotely igniting fireworks
5) The Display: Choosing a location, setting up, and
firing a consumer fireworks display
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DISCLAIMER
The procedures described on the following pages are for
informational purposes only. Though it has been created
in an attempt to increase awareness of fireworks safety and
reduce accidents and injuries, I make no
implication that you should follow these instructions.
If you choose to follow the instructions on the following
pages, you will do so at your own risk.
Black powder, fuse, and igniters are extremely flammable,
hazardous devices that may cause severe burns and must be
handled with the utmost caution. The author of Pyro
Universe takes no responsibility for
personal injuries, property damage, or legal trouble caused by
fireworks or the application of any of the materials presented
on these pages. No warranties are expressed or implied
regarding any of this information. There is no guarantee
that any firework or other pyrotechnic device will function
exactly as described here.
The author also does not advocate the use of this
information for illegal, unsafe, disruptive, or destructive
purposes. This includes building salutes, bombs, or
other explosives designed to cause noise, harm, or damage.
The possession and use of fireworks/black powder is regulated
by federal, state, and local laws. The reader is solely
responsible for observing his/her local laws before using
fireworks or applying the information presented on this page.
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Section
1: Basics of Consumer Fireworks
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TYPES OF
FIREWORKS
Learn about the different varieties of consumer
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Section
2: Racks & Launchers
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10-SHOT
ANGLED RACK
For launching reloadable mines.
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ROMAN
CANDLE RACK
For large groups of roman candles
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ROCKET
RACK
Ignite hundreds of rockets at once!
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Section
3: Fusing
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FUSE
TYPES
Learn about the properties and uses of the different
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CONNECTING
FUSE
How to attach different types of fuses
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QUICK
MATCH
A fast-burning fuse for igniting multiple items.
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Section
4: Complete Projects
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SET
PIECES
Make words or pictures in fire!
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WATERFALL
OF FIRE
A loud, bright, pyrotechnic "waterfall"!
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TRIANGLE
A great way to light off roman candles
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FIREWORKS
STAND by
Joe Zastrow
For mountain fountains, candles, etc.
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HORIZONTAL
WHEEL
A self-propelled wheel onto which fountains are attached
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STATIONS
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FIRE
BOAT
Another one of Joe's ideas for spicing up fireworks.
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SAWHORSE
STATION
A safe method of raising fireworks off the ground.
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Section
5: Electrical Firing Systems
Section
6: Your Display
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