The more money we burn in a minute, the bigger, better and more intense the fireworks.
Not everyone has the same budget for fireworks, so we developed a simple graded burn rate to describe a display’s WOW! Factor.
We know from experience that what people remember about watching a fireworks display is the awe it gives them or the WOW! Factor.
If people are paying to see a display for Bonfire Night, then there are certain expectations of duration, but we believe that for most displays, the duration of a display is the least important factor—it’s all about the burn rate.
We always advise you to pick the highest burn rate you can afford and reduce duration if you can.

Higher burn rates allow for the layering of fireworks from the ground to high in the sky.
Here, we try to show how increasing burn rate changes the display. Remember that each display is unique and will vary based on style, location and any restrictions that might be needed.
Bronze Burn Rate
Traditional Style – Bronze Burn Rate
Whisper Style – Bronze Burn Rate
Silver Burn Rate
Traditional Style – Silver Burn Rate
Whisper Style – Silver Burn Rate
Traditional Style – Gold Burn Rate
Whisper Style – Gold Burn Rate
Traditional Style – Platinum Burn Rate
Whisper Style – Platinum Burn Rate



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