u/KlutzyResponsibility

About a year ago we migrated our in-house email servers over to MXroute where we have had zero problems. Now I want to remove the last email server in our network, an outbound-only server that only relays email from 2 of our web sites and sends it along to the recipients' server. I want to remove that server and shift the sending of the site emails over to MXroute, who is already hosting their domain's emails. Each site already has MX, SPF, and DKIM records in DNS and they will be sending email using "From:" addresses in their domains, and they are whitelisted. Both sites are running on very "old but bulletproof" script code which lacks many standardized features. Doing this made me realize I am clueless (my normal state) on the authentication required for them to send thru MXroute; and either I blanked out in that section or just missed the issue in the MX docs.

Is generic Auth/POP sufficient authentication for these sites to send via MXroute SMTP? One site has that capability already, the other I'd have to code in for them but its feasible. If Auth/POP is not accepted what other authentication is available?

In 2026 did you experience a higher number of misfires, duds or abnormal results from the fireworks you used?

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Rumor has it that Rocket Fireworks in Missouri was visited by the Fire Marshall and ordered to stop selling "Master" brand product (overloads?). Word is that the FM ordered all "Master" branded products pulled from the sale. Also heard that it motivated other MO retailers to pull OLs off the shelf too. Secondary rumor was that next door to Rocket's there was a Phantom store - who dropped the dime on Rocket's. While convenient, that secondary rumor is completely unproven and possibly horribly unfair.

Anyone see or hear anything about of this? Rumor or reality?

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Other rumors are also floating about FM activity and undercover buys in South Carolina, Texas and Ohio, a couple which appear to result in licenses soon to be pulled. Often that means that the operators' will be getting special letters in a month or so.

It be that 2026 will be remembered as a dangerous year to have been selling OLs to the general public. Retailers were dumping OL product at wholesale prices and below, a case of 'reverse gouging'. Dumping at a low prices benefits their greed for fast cash (and getting rid of the evidence) but harms everyone in the established firework industry. The potential negative impact on all hobby pyros is a sad thing to consider.

People on public forums (like this one) bragging about one retailer or another, bragging about cheap they got something from so-and-so, those people unintentionally do harm. In an effort to be helpful or "look cool" their bragging points fingers and makes for easy targets. Often those targets can be innocent, legitimate retailers' who are then suddenly confronted with an unwarranted threat which puts their livelihood at risk; and our chosen hobby.

This year’s 4th of July Pyromusical featuring the National Anthem and 3 AJR songs - Bang, Yes I’m a Mess, and Burn the House Down.

Just a heads up from one of our best mods. Explosion and Burn Hazard:

Winco CPSC Recall

What happens when you shoot a 3", 4", 5", 6", 8", 10" and 12" display shells at a metal storage container? This is a 20-year old video of testing the damage done by shooting commercial mortar shells at a metal storage container. Just posted as a curiosity.

https://reddit.com/link/1uhy5l1/video/u6g1wcuu51ah1/player

San Francisco apparently does not like fireworks...

Sounds like a time for all decent Texas pyros to have something to say to Houston.

Nice list of many fireworks displays in Connecticut.

YEAH for Detroit, a hell of a celebration!

Looks like running a fireworks store can be a 'good thing'.

Apparently "Diablo Rising" is an OL which the CPSC has issued a recall for.

Great firework shows are everywhere this year!

A massive show in NYC this year.

We have a sock puppet trying to use our sub to promote a specific YouTube channel and we're about to ban both accounts. He got into a deep argument with me - from both profiles - and hurled insults, and I do not want the removal to be perceived as personal retaliation. He has established a footprint in the sub over time and the puppet profile matching is childishly simple and obvious. Nonetheless we verified his two accounts 4 different ways, with all arrows pointing to this guy.

We spoke about posting a message at the time of banning to explain the cause, and maybe scare away a couple of other puppets we think are lurking. Just very unfamiliar with this issue and not been put in this position before.

If the puppet accounts were listed in an announcement post of removal, that would it be considered doxing somehow? No off-Reddit issues or references would be used or are needed, it would be limited only their activity in our sub and nowhere else.

Opinions of what we should do would be appreciated. Maybe just ban and ignore? Detail the violation and use the opportunity to explain what a sock puppet is? Should we mention the the channel he is shilling for? The channel has a reputation for this sort of thing.

Please join the sub if you haven't already. It does not give anyone money, it doesn't get awards or prizes, but it does increase our exposure to other Reddit users and those who don't know we exist. We've got an incredible bunch of talented pyros in this sub, especially this year when we celebrate The 250th Anniversary of the USA!!

It won't cost you a penny and in return you get access to last minute advice to create a fireworks show that people will not forget. What are you waiting for? Join the fun!

Look for the button on top of the main page under the banner. Click on that sucker...

Learn, plan and paint the sky!

Please excuse the intrusion but I hope that a EOD professional might be able to offer a resolution to a discussion about the pyrotechnic use of the M57 clacker which is used to fire a M18A1 Claymore mine or other M4 blasting cap device.

It is my understanding that the M57 clacker issues a 1,000-1,500 volt pulse at about 1 amp, others say that they issue only a 3 volt pulse at under 1 amp. A 3-volt pulse from a piezoelectric device just seems incredibly insufficient to reliably trigger a combat device, given that the M18A1 includes a 100-foot spool of 22/2 wire.

Would anyone be able to offer a general or direct opinion of the electrical power generated by the M57 to trigger an M4 blasting cap?

Why I'm asking: to resolve a lively discussion on the topic in one of Reddit's pyrotechnic and fireworks subs regarding the effectiveness of using an M27 clacker to ignite pyro devices. The most common voltages used in consumer and commercial pyrotechnics are 9-volt and 12-volt firing systems, usually pushing about 1-2 amps, making the two opinions widely divergent.