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Archive for the ‘Fan Cake’ Category

There are a couple of different types of firework cake the first is the Vertical which means that the firework fires straight up into the air.

The second and the one being featured today is the Fan effect barrage. Coming in a number of different sizes, they range from around £7.45 to £85.00 with different effects but still sticking to the fanned principal - http://epicfireworks.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6_21&sort=20a&page=all

I will detail three today which represent slow, medium and fast paced fan barrages which are our biggest sellers and are regularly incorporated into our DIY packs.

Imperial Invasion – The Stats

Shots:   250

Duration:  2 minutes and 25 seconds

Noise rating:  7/10

One of the longest lasting barrages in the UK, this is a magnificent piece which many include in their displays because of this.

Featuring some amazing sound effects and a stunning finale, it really has to be seen first hand to appreciate its beauty.

Beginning with pulse fired crackling tailed comets and whistles, it quickly moves onto spinning red peonies then fanned crackling red stars, before unleashing the hilarious sounds of the three stage wolf whistle which is accompanied by fizzing darting stars with dancing glitter emitting more red peonies.

This whole process is repeated and is then completed with an astonishing launch of massive sky filling mine pots. Insane! This is simply superb pyrotechnics.

The Brick – The Stats

Shots:  107

Duration:  1 minute 25 seconds

Noise rating:  7/10

The Brick has 107 shots fired quickly and loudly with a superb mixture of effects.

Starting with loud bursting red peonies, blue stars and silver glitter this moves onto a lovely fanned section with red and green comets with silver tiger tails fired six at a time giving a beautiful spread across the sky.

This rapidly proceeds to whistling spinning silver stars with loud breaks into red and green peonies and silver chrysanthemums. Another fanned section of green and silver leads onto a rapid fired finale of crackling stars, huge silver spinners and very loud pink and blue peonies.

The Brick lasts for about 1 minute 25 seconds and with this many effects is absolutely brilliant value for money and a fabulous middle section display piece which has pride of place in our majestic Giant and Ultimate Bonfire DIY display packs.

Awaken – The Stats:

Shots:  100

Duration:  35 seconds

Noise rating:  9/10

The loudest of the fanned barrages is the Awaken from Epic Fireworks. This fast firing super loud beauty is a finale firework which is a must for any show.  The Awaken is so popular that we have included it in our new pack ‘Rebellion’ at £695.00 including VAT.

The huge Awaken single ignition firework is quickly becoming one of our best sellers. It starts with massive banks of golden palms with red tipped tails and volleys of crackling palms screeching skywards. Without any pauses this turns into multi level palm breaks with green falling stars that twinkle as they descend before the finale of spinning screeching comets and very loud reports and dragons eggs.

Fast and furious with huge effects, this is simply superb and a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

So, if you are looking for a fabulous fan effect which will be the envy of everyone and a talking piece for months to come, look no further than Epic Fireworks.

We are open 7-days a week, 362 days of the year and are only too happy to discuss your needs to ensure that you get the right products at the best price and the quality of our products speak for themselves. We have the crème-de-la-crème of pyro available and we are the cheapest in the UK.  You can either call in to see us in our custom built showroom in South Yorkshire or call us on 01226 749587 during office hours.

The amazing humming hornets sonic barrage from Marvel fireworks has some unique and hilarious sound effects. 28 shots zip, dart and whistle in all directions with bright red, green, lemon and blue stars. This firework is guaranteed to make you laugh

With an excellent fanned finale of thick silver comet tails this is perhaps our ‘best small firework seller’, with over 2000 units sold a year.

Mostly noise related this will bring a smile to even the most hardened of hearts. Excellent when fired in multiples at the start of your show – the sounds of these with some of the lower noised SIB’s is a party in the making. The video of the humming hornets below was filmed by ‘DHILLON’S & BARRY’S BFN 2009′.

No. of Shots: 28
Approx Firework Duration: 30 Sec
Firework Dimensions: 10cm x 12cm x 10cm
Bore Size: 16mm
Noise Rating: 6/10
Firework Classification: 1.3G
Safety Distance: 25 Metres
Vertical or Fan: Fan

Here’s another video from one of our customers who starts off with a humming hornets followed by 3 x Silver Spirals, 1 x Magneto, 1 x Golden Willow and a finale of 2 x Wild Horses.

The Gold Willow review by Sorted Magazine Nov / Dec 2012

This awesome barrage shows how a gold willow effect should really be.

The gold willow shoots out five 30mm (maximum tube size for consumer fireworks in the UK) shots at a time from this fan barrage, completely filling the sky with slow falling stars which appear to hang in the air for an eternity.

The timing is excellent, as with all things Epic, but this is a must for every display. The video below is of 1 x gold willow.

Good and loud with beautiful gold tinsel effects – what more could you ask for? Two or three perhaps…. Spaced well apart, these little beauties will completely fill up the sky above. The video below is of 3 x gold willow fired at once

No. of Shots: 45
Approx Firework Duration: 40 Sec
Dimensions: 33cm x 33cm x 22cm
Bore Size: 30mm
Noise Rating: 8/10
Firework Classification: 1.3G
Safety Distance: 25 Metres
Vertical or Fan: Fan

Here’s another video filmed by one of our customers