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Yes although many fireworks companies claim to have the biggest “volcanoes” or firework fountains. Nobody can beat the unpronouncable glacier of Eyjafjallajoekull in Iceland with its mountainous plumes of smoke and unending spewage.

Of course we all prefer smokeless fountains but you have to take duration into consideration. Also any volcano large enough to bring planes to a standstill would probably not pass BS safety tests and woudl certainly not be considered CAT 3.

The legendary Mammoth Conic Fountain from Standard Fireworks. This is an old favourite and most people who have used large fountains at some point in the past will have used this fountain.

It is a classic 1kg fountain with silver cascades of light that will illuminate your garden or anywhere you use them.The approximate reach of the fountain at its highest is about 6 Metres.

If you thought that was high just watch this space for Epic Fireworks new fountains for this year. We plan to take the UK by storm releasing a fountain that will make this one look like fart from an ant-hill. We cannot give away too much at this point. But suffice to say we intend to sell the biggest and best fountain in the UK. Keep an eye right here on your favourite fireworks blog for more info.

until then,  enjoy this brilliant video from Standard Fireworks!

UK Fireworks: A Buyers Guide/Fountains by Epic Fireworks

Fountains are perhaps the most common fireworks for garden fireworks displays and small parties where there are a lot of children, indeed for most of us fountains are our first close up encounter with pyrotechnics. When our fathers and uncles take us into the back garden and let us close to the magical things for the first time.

Something about fountains resembles a fire and I think this is why it is easy to be hypnotised by a fountain much in the way men standing around a fire can easily find themselves all staring at the flames. Next time you are at a barbecue have a close look at the men next to the fire; look at their eyes, the red flickering light reflected there lends a man a faraway look. What is actually happening here is the man is being spiritually spirited to his primeval ancestry where the flames symbolise his dominance over the earth and all creatures on it (citation totally needed). This can be summed up beautifully in three simple words,

“Man like Fire!”

So what types of fountains are out there?

There are many types of fountains available with a wide range of effects. The basic effect is a shower of sparks that launches upwards from the fountain and cascades downwards to create the “fountain” look. This can be mixed with other effects such as crackles or pops and given further depth by adding different colours or different phases of colours. So the fountain may start with green sparks and progress to red with crackles, etc.

Now to break this down even further, there are 2 distinct types of fountain, Cat 2, which means small or garden fireworks which are perfect for the kids. And Cat 3, the good stuff, which will be a much larger fountain and great for putting into larger displays. A Cat 3 fountain could easily get to be as tall as a 2 storey house and could last for about 1 minute.

Top Tips for Buying Fountains

1. Check the video.
2. Ask yourself, “How much air am I buying?”
3. Check what Category (Cat 3 or Cat 4) it is.
4. Look for the colours and effects you want.
5. Watch the video!

The more aware among you, the men that are not still thinking about fire, will notice that watching the video has been highlighted here as the most important thing to do. As with all fireworks you really don’t know what you are buying. The salesman may tell you what he thinks it does, but can he really remember every effect? Of course not (unless he works at Epic Fireworks in which case he probably can). Even if the salesperson does know exactly what they are talking about, you should see the video first as you may have a totally different idea of what a good firework is. In short, watch the videos!

How much air am I buying? This is a very good question. Many fireworks in the UK are packaged to make them look a lot bigger than they are. You may think the fountain you are buying is 10 inches tall but maybe only the top 2 inches has any powder in it. The rest is just a fancy wrapper, which you are paying for. A good way to get a rough idea is to feel the weight of the fountain. If you think it should be heavier for the size of it, it’s probably an air filled fountain.

What Category is this fountain? Another great question. If the fountain is a Cat 2 (garden firework) and you are buying it as part of your “jolly boys, mad lads, weekend firework finale”, you may be disappointed. Similarly if you are buying fireworks for your 1 year olds birthday, chances are you would prefer the garden fireworks so you should go for Cat 2. Do not be afraid to ask the question. What Category is this fountain?

Look for the colours and effects you want.

This is common sense stuff now. If you are a big fan of the colour green or have planned a wedding themed around green. You do not want a fountain that is all red. You want a green fountain, simple. The same goes for noise, if you are looking for a quiet fountain with no noise, or one with crackles. It’s easy, just ask.

Remember you are the one with the money looking to buy a firework, ask the questions and get the answers you want. This takes us back beautifully to the main point. Watch the videos. Until you have seen a video of the firework in question you are “buying blind”. Don’t buy blind, watch the videos!

I hope this has been helpful to you in your search for fountains. Remember if you have any questions or comments do not be shy, ask away, that’s what we are here for.

And here it is, in all its glory, the Mammoth Conic Fountain by Standard Fireworks. Enjoy!

Epic Fireworks – Krazy Klock Fountain By Brothers Pyrotechnics
Originally uploaded by EpicFireworks

Is it a fountain? Is it a Catherine Wheel?
2 very good questions,
It’s actually both.
The Krazy Klock Fountain/Wheel is an innovative and excellent idea by Brothers Pyrotechnics.
This is a unique display fountain lasting 96 seconds and with 9 different effects.
It was finally launched to the market after 641 failed tests. And has been a huge hit and now being sold in 46 countries around the world. When it comes to crazy looking fireworks, this 1 wins every time.
The Krazy Klock by Brothers Pyrotechnics has hands that spin too fast to tell the time on. And massive jets of colours that change and whistle.
This is one of our favourite fountain/catherine wheel combo’s, in fact it is about the only 1 we can think of.

Check the Video

http://brothersfireworks.co.uk/

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