Tools & Equipment Everyone Needs
| There is a few items that every Pyrotechnician needs to have readily available on the field before and during the show, besides the fireworks of course. We will break this down into things that everyone needs first and then advanced Pyrotechnicians second. If you are reading this and are a beginner, the items in the Every Pyro section you will need. If you can think of anything else that you would need on the field during your display please email us with your suggestion. |
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Flashlight: This is always a good idea to see what you are doing
while reloading and setting up other items. This is especially useful if you
don't live in an area where background light is a factor. A Maglight
flashlight is a good choice to use for the job. |
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Backup Lighter: It is always a good idea to have a back up lighter of some sort just in case your primary lighter fails. Nothing would suck as much as your propane torch running out of propane and not having anything else to light your fireworks with. This can also apply with normal butane lighters where wind is a factor with ease of using the butane lighter. Also include in this is extra propane tanks if you are using an electric ignition propane tank. |
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Safety Glasses: This is an item that you should always wear while shooting fireworks. Fallout from the shells, and other aerial display item particles could end up in your eye. A trip to the emergency room would not make for a great 4th of July or any other event that you are using fireworks for. |
| Garden Hose or Fire Extinguisher: A garden hose or fire extinguisher is a must for any one who is displaying fireworks. If your display area is far away from any access to a hose, it is recommended that you have a fire extinguisher, just in case something starts to burn, or you accidentally set something on fire. | |
| Duck Tape: Is great for securing cakes to door shims or stakes so you don't have to worry that the cake could tip over. | |
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Extra Door Shims or Stakes: If your display area is on a grassy surface you will need to bring extra door shims or stakes just in case some break while you are setting up your display. You can find bundle of door shims at Lowe's or Home Depot. 1-3 ft rebar can also be used instead of stakes or door shims to hold your items in place. |
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Masking Tape: If you are using advance fusing techniques, you will
need to bring a roll of masking tape with you to the firing area. The last
thing you want is to have part of your finale fusing come undone and not be
able to repair the fusing. |
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Extra Fuse: Again if you are using advance fusing techniques in your
show you will want to have extra fuse at hand just in case if your fusing
setups break during transportation to the display area. You should have
extra fuse
for every type of fuse that you are using in your show. |
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Hammer: You will need a hammer to hammer in the steel rebar and/or
stakes to secure mortar racks and cakes. This is a definite must if you are
using any type of mortar racks in your display. |
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Aluminum Foil: If your display is using any type of Black match or Quick match and the fuse is exposed somewhere use the aluminum foil to cover the exposed fuse to prevent accidental ignition of the devices connected to the fuse. |
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Batteries: If you are going to be using a Phantom F5 Remote Firing Systems for your display, or any other type of Electronic firing system. Make sure that you have extra batteries in case the ones in the unit die during your show. |
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Box Cutter: When fuse is involved you will need an easy way to cut the fuse to the perfect lengths. Scissors are not recommended for cutting Black match or Quick match, doing so could accidentally ignite the fuse. When cutting these types of fuse make sure you are cutting on a non-sparking surface. |
