US Fireworks How Long Do Fireworks Last In Storage

When buying fireworks online or in-store, Indiana and Chicago firework customers prefer to purchase their fireworks from the largest Indiana and Chicago Firework Superstore. With Northwest Indiana's largest inventory of Firework Novelties & Sparklers, Firecrackers, Roman Candles, Aerials & Finales, Firework Fountains, and Bottle Rockets there is always plenty to purchase.

Once their firework show is over, firework enthusiasts often find that they have quite a bit left over for another fireworks display. Fireworks are costly, so you you should avoid throwing them away. If stored properly, you can store excess fireworks for next year's 4th of July or New Years Eve firework celebration. Be sure to store fireworks right way, so that they are safe for future use. The following tips on how to store your fireworks will increase shelf life so they will last a long time.

Check Your Local Laws For Storing Fireworks

First check your local law to find out if there are any legal implications of putting fireworks in storage before you do anything. In some areas, it is illegal to store unused fireworks. Because of this, any unused fireworks must to be properly disposed of. So, before you decide to store used fireworks be sure to check your local laws to avoid an legal violations.

Points to Remember When Storing Fireworks

There are a few main points that you will want to remember when it comes to storing your fireworks. These points are listed below.

Store Fireworks in Boxes that are Well Sealed

If you are storing fireworks for over a year, you may want to store them in well-sealed boxes with a pack of silica gel desiccant. Tightly sealed boxes will stop the humidity and moisture from getting to your fireworks and ruining them, thus making them unsafe.

Always Handle Fireworks Carefully When Storing

You want to be careful when you are moving your fireworks for storing. Try not to bang them around or jostle them too much. This could cause damage the combustible inner material and the fireworks will become duds. Not all fireworks are that sensitive, but it is best to be careful with them anyway. Bottle Rockets, Firework Missiles, as well as Aerials and Finales are easily damage when jostled, so be careful moving these types of fireworks when storing.

Keep Fireworks Dry

This is obvious, but you should always store fireworks in a dry area. If fireworks become wet, they will probably fail to work properly after removing them out of storage. It's best to store fireworks in a cool place; however, if you store them in a hot dry place they will be fine as long as there is no possibility of igniting a flame to set them off. The general heat in most storage buildings should not be an issue.

When You Store Fireworks Properly

When stored properly, fireworks do not become old, damaged, and unusable. They do have to be stored in a proper way though or they can become dangerous. If fireworks get wet, they should be soaked and thrown away in the proper manner. You cannot dry out fireworks that have gotten wet and use them.

These are just a few tips to help you effectively store fireworks safely. Remember, do not use fireworks if they get wet, and always store your fireworks in a safe, dry storage area.

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