1.3g vs 1.4g Fireworks

 We have listed below some common questions with regards to 1.3g & 1.4g firework classifications.

 

What does it mean?

1.3g and 1.4g are UN hazard and storage classifications given to fireworks.

Are 1.3g Fireworks more powerful?

Many people believe that all 1.3g fireworks are more potent than 1.4g fireworks, but this isn’t always the case. Different things can determine what makes a firework 1.3g or 1.4g such as it’s size, the number of certain chemicals and also the packaging.

In some instances, 1.3g fireworks are more potent than their 1.4g fireworks because they contain a larger quantity of flash powder. Or, for example, in the case of rockets, anything that has more than 20 grams of powder is classified 1.3g. However, you can have poor quality 1.3g fireworks that are made with cheap components and chemicals that are nowhere near as good 1.4g fireworks that are constructed from high-quality ingredients and chemicals.

Is delivery of 1.3g a problem.

For many companies delivering 1.3g products can be an issue. As a business, when you transport more than a certain amount of 1.4g (500kg) and 1.3g (50kg) fireworks, the driver needs to have an exclusive ADR license. There are other issues as well; but in short, it just makes it that little bit harder. We are fortunate that we have access to couriers that carry 1.3g, but due to the restrictions above, we have to make special arrangements.

Why do we need to let you know if we are collecting?

Just like the transport of 1.3g, the storage of 1.3g is also limited. For this reason, we’re also limited to the storage 1.3g on site., so it helps us to know when you are collecting 1.3g so we can arrange for it to be here when you arrive.

Do these rules apply to me as a customer as well?

There are no rules on the transport of 1.3g for personal use; however, depending on what you are ordering you may have to adhere to specific storage rules. We will advise you of these should they apply to you when you order.

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Delivery Information

Next Day

 – You will receive your order the following working day from day of despatch (not including Saturday/Sunday). We endeavour to dispatch all orders placed before 12pm the same day although this is not always possible in our busy season, October – December. If you require your order by a certain date enter this in the “order notes” section on the next page. All dates are treated as the latest date for delivery NOT the date you would like delivery.


Hold For Later Delivery

– This option is for those who would like us to hold on to their order and deliver it nearer to the date of their display. You should enter this date in the “order notes” section on the next page.


Collect from Chelmsford Store

– Select this option if you would like to collect your order. Enter the date you would like to collect and AM/PM in the “order notes” section on the next page. Collection is not available on SATURDAY 2nd NOVEMBER 2019. You will be required to bring the card you used to pay with and photo ID before you can collect your order. THESE MUST MATCH.


Add to Existing Order

 – If you already have an order with us and would like to add to it before it is shipped, select this option then enter your existing order number in the “order notes” section on the next page.


Saturday Delivery

 – Enter the date you would like your order delivered in the “order notes” section on the next page. If this is blank your order will be delivered on the next Saturday after the day of ordering. PLEASE NOTE it is not possible to deliver orders on the Saturday either side of Bonfire Night, Christmas or New Year


AM DELIVERY

 – Your order will be delivered before midday the day after it has been dispatched (excluding Saturday / Sunday)


Before 10:30 am

 – Your order will be delivered before 10:30am the day after it has been dispatched (excluding Saturday / Sunday).