What is the Biggest Shell I Can Buy?
The biggest shell available in 1.4G consumer class fireworks is a 3 inch shell. These shells are pre-loaded in the mortar tube and are usually sold as single shot tubes… Continue Reading…
The Difference Between Rockets and Missiles
Rockets and missiles are very similar to each other in that they both achieve high altitudes very quickly after launch and produce a single effect. Yet, there are some key… Continue Reading…
How 500 Gram Cakes are Made
A 500 gram cake (also called a 500 gram aerial repeater) is a multi-shot firework with up to 500 grams of pyrotechnic compound inside the product. The product itself… Continue Reading…
What is a Rack?
A “rack” is simply a group of mortar tubes that are anchored on a common base or board. The tubes are connected in series by a single fuse. When the… Continue Reading…
What’s the Difference Between Ball Shells and Canister Shells?
The biggest difference between the ball and canister shell is the shape of the effect that is produced upon explosion. Since the pyrotechnic stars are placed around the edges of… Continue Reading…