For a basic garden display, portfires or safety lighters are sufficient — they give you a handheld flame to light fuses directly. Rocket tubes are essential if you are firing rockets. For larger displays or if you want to fire from a distance, an electric firing system with e-matches lets you trigger fireworks remotely.

An electric firing system uses a control box and e-matches (electrically ignited fuse heads) to fire fireworks remotely. You wire an e-match to each firework, connect them to numbered cues on the control box, then fire each one from a safe distance by pressing a button. Systems range from 12-cue hobbyist units to multi-hundred-cue professional systems.

Portfires are slow-burning handheld sticks used to light firework fuses. They produce a steady flame that makes it easy to ignite fuses at arm's length, giving you more time to step back than a standard lighter. They are the preferred lighting method for anyone firing more than a couple of fireworks.

Quickmatch is a fast-burning fuse enclosed in a paper tube. When lit, the flame travels through the tube almost instantly, allowing you to chain multiple fireworks together so they fire in rapid succession from a single ignition point. It is primarily used in professional and semi-professional displays.

Yes. Rockets should always be launched from a stable tube — never pushed into the ground. The stick can deflect off stones or uneven ground and send the rocket in an unpredictable direction. Tubes hold the rocket upright and allow it to launch cleanly. We stock medium and large tubes to suit different rocket sizes.

Orders over £300 qualify for free delivery to mainland UK. Smaller orders carry a flat delivery charge. Firing equipment can be combined with firework orders to reach the free delivery threshold.