9 Different Firework Types to Know

Suppose you're a new firework enthusiast and can't wait to buy your first firework and host your first display, but oblivious of the firework types out there, don't worry. This article is for you. 

There are numerous pyrotechnics types available in stores; however, to see varieties of fireworks for sale shop from online stores, such as Intergalactic Fireworks. 

The following are some popular fireworks; consider taking your time to try them all at least once before choosing which ones work for you. 

• Finale Racks

These firework types are multi-shot aerials with several mortar tubes inside. Finale racks have nine shots, with each varying in effects and colors. They're recognized as the best part of each display, seeing as they're the loudest and biggest fireworks to end the show with a bang. 

• 500-Gram and 200 Gram Repeaters

500-gram cakes or repeaters are fireworks preloaded into tubes. As the largest commercial multi-shot aerial pyrotechnic in the United States, this firework can be loud or large depending on the mortar's size in each box. 

500-gram repeaters come with a fuse connected to their tubes for safe and easy lighting. Conversely, 200-gram cakes are also multi-shot aerial fireworks preloaded into pipes. Although smaller than the 500-gram version, 200-gram cakes are unmatched with their stunning effects. 

• Firecrackers

These fireworks will need to be lit individually. Although small in size, firecrackers produce a loud effect. Sometimes coming in bricks, these firecrackers all go off once when lit because they're fused. 

You can also light your firecrackers in a strip by using a connecting fuse. Once lit, they'll go off in a sequence.

• Fountains

As a popular non-aerial firework, fountains come in various sizes and shapes. They don't make loud bangs and don't launch into the sky like aerial fireworks. When its fuse is lit, fountains emit colorful sparks and whistling crackling noises. 

Most fountains last longer, and their components create various effects and colors. You can get fountain fireworks for sale in reputable online firework stores. 

• Parachutes

Parachutes are fireworks with a single tube with multiple or one shells and an army man toy connected to a parachute, allowing them to float.  

There are two parachute firework types; daytime parachutes, which leave a smoke trail when launched, and nighttime parachutes that give off a strobe trail effect. 

• Rockets and Missiles

These fireworks are either connected to a stick or tube with fins that shoot up when launched, producing various effects, such as crackles, stars, bands, and whistles. 

You can put the missiles and rockets on platforms or stick into the ground and light the fuses individually. 

• Roman Candles

These firework types come in cardboard-made tubes and shoot out stars, comets, and other effects in a superbly colorful exploding shells when lit. Depending on your preference, you can buy the larger size for a more significant effect. 

• Spinners

Aerial spinners spin quickly and launch into the air once lit, emitting colorful sparks underneath. However, you must ensure you light spinners on flat surfaces to avoid accidents. 

Conversely, ground spinners spin on the ground, producing sparks. They give off a large amount of light and changes colors when turning around. You can also get both types of spinners fireworks for sale at reputable online stores. 

• Sparklers

Sparklers are children's favorite that comes as wires with pyrotechnic compositions you can hold or stick into the ground. They also come in various sizes, with some put in birthday cakes.  

Final Thoughts

There you have it! Nine popular firework types to make your display a success. With these pyrotechnics in your arsenal, you wouldn't run out of fireworks to impress your guests. 

Note that you mustn't use all for your display; a combination of three to five fireworks will do the trick. So go ahead and put up a memorable show with your new firework knowledge. 

Don't forget to buy quality and affordable fireworks from reputable stores like Intergalactic Fireworks. That way, you save more when you buy in large quantities.