height and duration
1m - 5m height
20m - 120m height
5m - 50m height
Sometimes preceeded by a fountain effect (see above)
Erected on post(s)
40 - 120m height
Erected on post(s)
| Type | Approximate height and duration |
Effects | Illustration of effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain | 10 - 40 seconds 1m - 5m height |
Emits showers of sparks, possibly with aural effect | |
| Roman candle | 10 - 45 seconds 20m - 120m height |
Ejects stars and/or whistles and/or bangs. Sometimes in the form of battery or "cake" | |
| Mine | 5 - 30 seconds 5m - 50m height |
Ejects stars or noise effects. Sometimes preceeded by a fountain effect (see above) |
|
| Wheel and set pieces | 20 - 60 seconds Erected on post(s) |
Wheels are rotating devices, Set pieces are often static. Ejects showers of sparks and may include an aural effect | |
| Rocket | 5 - 10 seconds 40 - 120m height |
Usually with a stick, rockets are some of the most spectacular aerail effects. May contain stars and/or noise effects | |
| Lancework | 30 - 60 seconds Erected on post(s) |
Messages or "Battles" formed from firework "lances" on a frame. Battles may fire at each other | |
| Non hand-held sparklers | 30 - 60 seconds | Fairly rare | |
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