What do you do with leftover fireworks after the 4th?

[Tina Chen]

#5514

Alright so I ended up with a few extra cakes and a bunch of roman candles that didn’t make it into the show this year. Never fails – I always buy more than I need just in case things go wrong, and then I’m stuck with leftovers.

What do you guys do with extras? Save them for New Year’s? Trade with friends? Or do you just say screw it and light whatever’s left the next night?

I’m leaning toward saving mine for a Labor Day BBQ. Seems like a good excuse for a mini-show. But I’ve also heard you shouldn’t store opened cases too long in hot weather. Any truth to that?

[Michael]

#5516

I usually just save mine for New Year’s. Works out nicely since by then I’ve forgotten what I had, so it’s like a surprise show lol. But yeah, storing them properly is key – keep them in a cool dry place, not in a hot garage or shed. Had a batch lose some pop after sitting in a hot storage locker for a couple months.

[Tina Chen]

#5519

Good point about the heat. I think I’ll keep my extras in the basement where it stays cooler. Maybe I’ll save a few for Labor Day and a couple for NYE. Spread the fun out through the year lol.

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