FUSING AND CONNECTIONS
Safety Fuse | Quick Match | Black Match | Sticky Match | Electric
Proper fusing of fireworks and knowing which type of fuse to use is one of the most crucial parts of a fireworks display. Though using fuse seems fairly simple, the consequences of careless or incorrect fusing can be entire sections of a display firing prematurely or not at all, neither of which you want to happen. It’s terribly embarrassing to have a rack of shells, a portion of repeaters, or a letter of a set piece fail to fire in front of friends and family, all because of something simple like a fuse not being connected right. In this section we explain several types of fuse, how each is made, their pros and cons, and how to use each one effectively. All of the methods of ignition listed here are tried and tested and are very reliable.
For the sake of clarity, the fuse that transfers the fire will be referred to as the "first" or "primary" fuse, whereas the fuse that receives the fire will be referred to as the "second" or "secondary". In the images, the first fuse is on the left whereas the second is on the right.
Fuse Burn Rates*
Normal Burn Rates |
1 Foot Burn Rate | |
| Time Fuse † | 3.0 Seconds per Inch | 36 Seconds |
| Safety Fuse | 2.5 Seconds per Inch | 30 Seconds |
| Black Match | 1.0 Inches per Second | 12 Seconds |
| Fast Safety Fuse | 4.0 Inches per Second | 03 Seconds |
| Quick Match | ~ 100 Feet per Second | Instant |
| Firecracker Fuse † | Varied | Varied |
* Burn rates are approximate especially in Thailand.
† Normally inserted as an internal part of a firework during manufacture. top
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