Pyro Encyclopedia

A type of firework that consists of multiple tubes or compartments packed together with a single ignition point.

A cylindrical or canister-shaped aerial shell that is loaded into a 1.91″ (ID) mortar tube. They can be 4″, 5″, 6″, or 7″ tall but are always 1.75″ wide. They can legally contain up to 60 grams of pyrotechnic compound.

The Clip-On Igniter, a consumer legal igniter, is the most reliable and simple to use clip for connecting to consumer visco fuse.

A firework that fails to function as intended, typically resulting in no explosion or a partial explosion. It can occur when the pyrotechnic composition inside the firework fails to ignite or if the fuse malfunctions.

A small device used to ignite fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices. It consists of a small length of nichrome wire or other conductive material coated with a pyrotechnic composition. When an electric current is passed through the wire, it heats up and ignites the composition, causing the desired pyrotechnic effect. Ematches are commonly used in…

The debris, ashes, and remnants from a fireworks display that fall after the explosions in the sky.

The area where debris, ashes, and remnants from a fireworks display may fall after the explosions in the sky.

The grand concluding display of fireworks at the end of a fireworks show or display. It is typically the most spectacular part of the event.

A cutting-edge software designed for pyrotechnicians and fireworks hobbyists and professionals. Finale 3D allows users to create intricate pyrotechnic shows, specify timing and effects, and visualize the displays in 3D simulations.

The tail effect from a firework consisting of very small bursts containing flashes of light that last several seconds.