FAQs Archive - MDL Fireworks Shop Preston

How much does delivery cost and how long will my order take to arrive?

interact — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:56:02 +0000

For detailed information on everything related to delivery, please see our delivery page here

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What is the minimum age requirement to purchase fireworks?

interact — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:55:10 +0000

U.K. law states that no persons younger than the age of 18 can purchase fireworks, however when buying fireworks from one of our retail shops we tolerate a strict challenge 25 policy where we will ask for I.D. if we feel you look younger than this. Please do not take offence to our staff if they do ask you for I.D. this is simply to ensure we are abiding by the U.K. laws.

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I have seen a firework you sell cheaper elsewhere, what can you do?

interact — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:54:36 +0000

In the very unlikely occasion you find any of our fireworks cheaper elsewhere then we will be more than happy to beat that price, here at MDL Fireworks we promise to not only sell the best fireworks but ensure the best prices, service and delivery too.

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When am I allowed to set of my fireworks?

interact — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:53:55 +0000

You are allowed to set off fireworks any day of the week from 7am -11pm however this is extended on the following dates –

Until midnight on bonfire night (5th November)

Until 1am on Chinese New Year & Diwali

Until 1am on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

Please do remember to always be considerate to those around you when firing fireworks, inform your neighbours if possible, bear in mind the elderly, children and animals and keep well within the allotted legal time brackets.

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One of my fireworks didn’t fire correctly, what should I do?

interact — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:53:22 +0000

In this very unlikely case we advise you to leave the particular firework where it is and do not return to it for at least 24 hours, after doing so take some pictures of the misfire for our reference and then totally submerge in water for a further 24 hours before placing in your normal black bin.

Please do then use our contact us page and get in touch, we will be happy to take a look at the pictures before passing it on to the manufacturer and getting you a full refund.

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How should I store my fireworks once I receive them and before I fire them?

interact — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:52:42 +0000

Your fireworks will come securely packaged in boxes, please do check through your order and take a look at your amazing pyro however we recommend putting them back in the boxes and storing them in a safe and dry place such as a garage away from any damp.

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What is the best way to secure my fireworks?

interact — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:51:43 +0000

Securing your pyro really is essential and the best way to do so is via the staking method, simply knock wooden stakes into the ground with a mallet and then Gaffa tape your fireworks to them. If you cannot do this or don’t have stakes etc. then you can also place a couple of bricks on either sides of your firework to prevent them toppling over. If you wish to purchase stakes and tape please see our Display Accessory Pack

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What is the best way to set up my firework display?

interact — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:51:00 +0000

We like to think that fireworks are like a good meal and making sure you are prepped correctly makes it so much better and easier. We recommend that on the day of firing you have a look at your fireworks, remove them from their boxes and lay them out, you should then work out what order you will be firing them in. Once this is decided we suggest you give yourself adequate time (depending on the amount of fireworks you have) to lay them out and secure them properly prior to firing.

We are now going to lay the fireworks out, and we like to do this in a snake formation E.G. if you have 15 fireworks create three rows of 5 starting from left to right 1-5 and then come backwards on yourself (see diagram below), this ensures you are always working away from the previous firework ensuring firing as safely as possible.

1-2-3-4-5

10-9-8-7-6

11-12-13-14-15

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What if its raining on the day I’m firing?

interact — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:50:05 +0000

Although rain will not affect the performance of the firework once lit, it is essential that you keep your fireworks dry before ignition, if you do not need to lay all fireworks out beforehand then keep your fireworks indoors and set them off one by one getting a new firework each time.

If however you are firing a professional display and wish to lay your fireworks out beforehand then leave it as late as possible to do so. In this case we always recommend you will need to waterproof them, you can do this by both placing in plastic bags and removing before lighting or our favourite and easiest method is to cling film each firework, you can then leave them in this film when placed outside. When it comes to firing simply light the fuse through the film or tear a hole an expose it, this is the best way to waterproof your pyro however give yourself adequate time to do this.

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How should I dispose of my used firework carcasses after my display has finished?

interact — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:44:02 +0000

All that is left from used fireworks will be the cardboard tubes and outer shell, you can either dispose of this in your normal black bins or alternatively burn them outdoors.

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