DISCOUNT FIREWORKS

1.3G & 1.4G Fireworks - UN classification for Fireworks, 1.3G are classified as being more dangerous usually contain higher levels or black powder and can produce a higher levels of sound.

Small cake - or "barrage" is a multi-shot firework consisting of several tubes all connected together. This is a small sized effect cake firework.

Large cake- or "barrage" is a multi-shot firework consisting of several tubes all connected together. This is a Large sized effect cake firework. This is the largest firework available to customers in the UK.

Aerial firework – Any firework that travels in the air. Can be a rocket, roman candle, or artillery shell.

Aerial shell – typically called a mortar shell and come in various shapes from canister shape to ball shape. These items launch from the launch tube via a lift charge and then discharge in the air from a timed fuse.

Assortment – just a combination of various fireworks ie, roman candles, fountains and catherine wheels in one convenient package. Used to help make it easy for fireworks shoppers to quickly purchase fireworks in one package.

Barrage – fast succession of firework explosions designed to awe the spectator.

Battery - similar to a barrage. Quick succession of fireworks going off from one fuse.

Black Powder – potassium nitrate (KNO3), sulfur (S), and charcoal. Also known as gunpowder it is used for a variety of firework effects.

Break – usually the upper portion of an artillery shell that contains the colorful effect. This usually sits above the lift charge in the shell and ignites via a timer fuse as the shell reaches its maximum altitude.

Brocade - a round burst with dripping star effect in any color, but usually gold. This is one of the most common effects you see in aerial fireworks.

Burst – when a shell goes off in the air.

Cake – the name is derived from the fireworks appearance. Can come in any shape but many resemble a baked cake. These fireworks consist of many attached tubes that have only one fuse to light and each tube ignites in sequence releasing its ariel burst in the air. Each burst usually consists of many different effects.

Chrysanthemum - a rounded aerial break that maintains its round shape and slowly fades away. These breaks are often floral in color and design. Another very common break that you see in many fireworks shows.

Comet – a firework break or effect that streaks across the sky leaving a trail of stars.

Cone – a firework that is shaped like a cone and usually emits sparks and color.

Dahlia - floral shaped break with big stars.

Display Fireworks – professional grade fireworks also known as 1.3g fireworks

Explosive - an item that has the ability to rapidly expand after ignition.

Finale – the final item set off during a fireworks show. Usually the biggest and loudest item you have to shoot off.

Fish - multitude of small aerial effects that seem to propel them themselves through the air. They move randomly in a tight pattern.

Flare – slow burning firework that is shaped like a tube. Often used as a warning device.

Flash Powder - an explosive. Combination of an oxidizer and a finely powdered metal. Very hazardous to use and manufacture.

Fountain – fireworks that expel a multitude of sparks as their effect. Usually associated with safe & sane fireworks.

Fuse – any device that is used to transfer ignition to firework. Most commonly a string shaped device that is coated or made with pyrotechnic composition.

Ground Firework – small fireworks that typically don't leave the ground and don't produce an effect that travels over 15 feet from the ground. Most common types are fountains and smoke items.

Mine - shell that explodes directly out of the launch tube.

Missile - device that flies through the air and is sleekly shaped and has fins for guidance.

Multi-burst – aerial shell that explodes multiple times with different effects in each explosion.

Palm tree – aerial effect that resembles the branches of a palm tree when it breaks.

Pearl – an aerial effect that remains one color after being launched.

Peony – rounded ariel break that shoots outward and then slowly arc and droops across the sky.

Repeater – means a firework that shoots several ariel fireworks repeatedly into the air.

Report – an audible sound from a firework.

Rocket – a firework that shoots into the air and has a large stick to help guide it. Most rockets also have an effect.

Roman candle – firework that is round in shape and shoots repeating effects.

Safety fuse – fuse that is slow burning and not easily lit.

Single Ignition Firework - usually a longer burning and much larger barrage that consists of many varied effect building up to a finale that once lit creates a mini display of its own.

Sparkler – a stick that is coated is pyrotechnic powder that emits sparks as it burns down the stick. Often on a wood or wire stick. They burn at over 2,000 degrees and can cause severe burns if mishandled.


Strobe – bright stars that each flash repeatedly .


Wheel – a round firework that spins on an axel. Uses fireworks to drive it in one direction while giving of sparks of color.


Willow – aerial burst effect that resembles a willow trees branches as it spreads in the sky.