Pyro Info

When it comes to fireworks, sometimes it can get confusing with terminology, how things work, etc. Here you will find the info that will help you navigate and understand the world of fireworks to clear confusion, make it safe and an overall more enjoyable experience.

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NOAB

NOAB = Nine On A Board

These can also be called a 9 rack finale as they are usually nine 3 inch shells mounted on a particle board base. These are the closest to 1.3 display mortars, next to 5" cannister shells you can get. These are great to finish off your display with

Cake

A cake in fireworks terminology, usually 200 and 500 grams, is a series of tubes that have been fused together in one box for a chain reaction of shots and effects.

Finale

A finale is considered to be the ending of the fireworks show in a rapidly fired sequence of aerial fireworks.

The term sky puking is when you have so much in your finale in the sky at once you are unable to see true colors and definitions of each shell.

Consumer Fireworks (1.4)

Fireworks intended for use by the consumer. The permitted usage of consumer fireworks varies by state. Please check your state and local firework laws and ordinances.

1.3 fireworks are for professional displays only.

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(Credit Phantom Fireworks)

Zipper Cake

Also called a sprinkler cake; this firework cake usually only fires comets and no breaks in a rapid succession back and forth. They are also 500 grams packing at times on average up to over 100+ shots per cake. These are usually used in finales, but can also be used to get the attention of the audience as a quick fast paced opener.

Dud

Any device, shell, mortar, fountain, cake, etc., in which the fuse or igniter fails to ignite the main pyrotechnic charge.

The term, dud, is reported to have originated as an acronym for dangerous unexploded device.

(Credit: APA)