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techieman33
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That sucks, I helped with a decent sized show in high school and it's a lot of work to put in to have the show canceled.
Better than what happened in San Diego.
Big Bay Boom indeed: San Diego fireworks go up all at once - U.S. News
Big Bay Boom indeed: San Diego fireworks go up all at once - U.S. News
Opps...
San Diego Firework Show Epic Fail 2012 - YouTube
Anyone know more details? Was everyone OK? Do any of our resident Pyro experts have a clue what happened?
San Diego Firework Show Epic Fail 2012 - YouTube
Anyone know more details? Was everyone OK? Do any of our resident Pyro experts have a clue what happened?
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That's actually partially why we canceled the show, once the product got wet the packing that ignites and propels the product out of the tube might not have worked on every firework, even just one that doesn't launch can destroy the rack and cause a chain reaction. Basically you lite the fuse, instantly it ignites the materials that cause the firework to launch out of the mortar and then it shoots it a few hundred feet into the air and after x amount of time it ignites the powder and creates the firework. The powder used to create the big BOOM and colors wouldn't be of concern as unless it got soaked there's a good chance that would still go off. What was of concern was wether or not it'd launch out of the mortar and if it didn't it'd blow up the rack.
That's actually partially why we canceled the show, once the product got wet the packing that ignites and propels the product out of the tube might not have worked on every firework, even just one that doesn't launch can destroy the rack and cause a chain reaction. Basically you lite the fuse, instantly it ignites the materials that cause the firework to launch out of the mortar and then it shoots it a few hundred feet into the air and after x amount of time it ignites the powder and creates the firework. The powder used to create the big BOOM and colors wouldn't be of concern as unless it got soaked there's a good chance that would still go off. What was of concern was wether or not it'd launch out of the mortar and if it didn't it'd blow up the rack.
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The San Diego show was by Garden State Fireworks:
Garden State Fireworks
This CBS story has some more info:
Company investigating San Diego fireworks fiasco - CBS News
Here is a quote from the CBS article:
"August Santore, part-owner in the company, said tens of thousands of fireworks on four barges and a pier had been prepared. But because of a glitch or virus in the computer firing system, they all went off with one command, he said.
"Thank goodness no one was injured. Precautions all worked 100 percent," Santore said."
The San Diego show was by Garden State Fireworks:
Garden State Fireworks
This CBS story has some more info:
Company investigating San Diego fireworks fiasco - CBS News
Here is a quote from the CBS article:
"August Santore, part-owner in the company, said tens of thousands of fireworks on four barges and a pier had been prepared. But because of a glitch or virus in the computer firing system, they all went off with one command, he said.
"Thank goodness no one was injured. Precautions all worked 100 percent," Santore said."
Les
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Maybe David Rosenbaum (CreativeSPFX) will chime in - even though I know he is extremely busy. His company, Illumination Fireworks, LLC had 5 or 6 shows just yesterday (with several the days prior) so I'm sure they are doing a lot of unloading right now. I worked with him yesterday and in to the night on what was a HUGE and awesome show in the Dallas suburb of Frisco at Pizza Hut Park. What a great guy to work with! I'd post pics, but I'd better check with him first.
Maybe David Rosenbaum (CreativeSPFX) will chime in - even though I know he is extremely busy. His company, Illumination Fireworks, LLC had 5 or 6 shows just yesterday (with several the days prior) so I'm sure they are doing a lot of unloading right now. I worked with him yesterday and in to the night on what was a HUGE and awesome show in the Dallas suburb of Frisco at Pizza Hut Park. What a great guy to work with! I'd post pics, but I'd better check with him first.
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Amishplumber
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As a fellow Bostonian, just wondering where exactly that show was.
As a fellow Bostonian, just wondering where exactly that show was.
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North Reading,
I like how they say a glitch OR computer "virus" caused it. If it was a virus the company should be in some hefty trouble for not making sure their environment was a clean one, especially something that runs the show. Now I think this was more so of a matter someone who doesn't know what's up was talking out of their rear end.
North Reading,
I like how they say a glitch OR computer "virus" caused it. If it was a virus the company should be in some hefty trouble for not making sure their environment was a clean one, especially something that runs the show. Now I think this was more so of a matter someone who doesn't know what's up was talking out of their rear end.
Les
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I don't know how much I can divulge, but I think I can say that on David's show (that I worked on), the system wasn't even turned on - let alone armed - until about 5 minutes before showtime. Then we ran a timecode pre-roll to make sure everything was communicating. If anyone could speculate, it'd be David.
I don't know how much I can divulge, but I think I can say that on David's show (that I worked on), the system wasn't even turned on - let alone armed - until about 5 minutes before showtime. Then we ran a timecode pre-roll to make sure everything was communicating. If anyone could speculate, it'd be David.
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Today's story of why illegal fireworks are bad and some people just don't have enough common sense around things this dangerous.
Hazel Park paraplegic man's leg blown off in fireworks explosion, possibly by dynamite - theoaklandpress.com
Today's story of why illegal fireworks are bad and some people just don't have enough common sense around things this dangerous.
Hazel Park paraplegic man's leg blown off in fireworks explosion, possibly by dynamite - theoaklandpress.com
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Ahh, Hazel Park MI, why am I not surprised......
Also all types of aerial fireworks became LEGAL in Michigan this year, I think people have gone extra nuts this year on the fireworks.
Ahh, Hazel Park MI, why am I not surprised......
Also all types of aerial fireworks became LEGAL in Michigan this year, I think people have gone extra nuts this year on the fireworks.
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Seems like an interesting policy reversal.
There are Indian reservations less than 1/2 hour from Seattle so people get all sorts of neat (illegal) fireworks.
Seems like an interesting policy reversal.
There are Indian reservations less than 1/2 hour from Seattle so people get all sorts of neat (illegal) fireworks.
