

This is a huge no-no! Make sure you place the mortar fireworks inside of the tube. Many people light the mortar fireworks outside of the tube.Soak it in water and put it in the trash! If the mortar fireworks did not light up the first time, do not use it again.In between firing the mortar fireworks and reloadable shell kits, check the support you are using to steady the mortar fireworks to make sure it is still sturdy.Make sure you shake out any loose debris from inside the tubing in between shots for the mortar fireworks, and before loading it again.After firing a mortar fireworks, count out at least 45 seconds before you load the next mortar fireworks into the tube.

Do not mix different fireworks with different tubes - keep your kits together.Keep mortar fireworks in their original packaging until it’s time to use them.Wear safety goggles and gloves to protect your eyes, face, and hands.Mortars should launch straight up, not to any side! Place your launch tubes on a steady, stable, level surface such as bricks or wood planks.Look up, too - avoid trees and power lines. A large, open, grassy outdoor area works well. Scope out the area outside your location for a large, clear, and open space.How do I stay safe while using mortar fireworks/reloadable shell kits? Some are sparkly, some have a host of different colors, and others produce the classic shapes usually seen at fireworks displays. Different types of mortar fireworks create different kinds of displays. When it blasts, it puts on an impressive display. It has a long fuse which when ignited, sets off a black powder charge that propels the mortar fireworks over a hundred feet into the sky. The shell (or mortar fireworks) is placed into the mortar tube that is in the reloadable shell kits. The tube comes in different materials such as cardboard, plastic, or even fiberglass. Usually, there are six or more shells, and each has a long fuse that extends over the top of the reloadable tube.Įach of the reloadable shell kits comes with at least one tube that can be reloaded with the mortar fireworks that came in the package. Reloadable shell kits contain a set of mortar fireworks and a tube that can be loaded and reloaded with the fireworks packaged in the set. Mortar fireworks, reloadable shell kits - po-tay-to, po-tah-to.
