Thanks Mr. Wizard!
Sounds to me like the described dumping would have been better accomplished with a large slingshot made of inner tubes, or perhaps a catapult such as Wile E. Coyote would order from the Acme Company so as to acheive the desired potassium immersion yet remain at a remove from the desired spectacular display.
How about say, a hole in the ground!?
Seems slightly more obvious to me. Possibly less fun I guess.
Yes, I'd use your technique on second thoughts.