Reputation of the bagpipes learning resource.Though obviously subjective and prone to biases, I've done my best to list out these resources based on the following metrics (in no particular order): I'm also considering masterclasses, applications, videos and articles, and other online resources for learning how to play the bagpipes. Note that by “resources,” I'm not only referring to video tutoring and full-length courses (though these are arguably the best options). Though nothing truly beats dedicated in-person pipes lessons, there are plenty of excellent alternatives online. (I suppose surmounting issues like this was the reason Bunsen’s burner was so successful).Online learning resources, be it courses, videos, written content, one-on-one coaching, apps, et cetera, provide fantastic opportunities to learn (and teach) how to play the bagpipes and understand music more generally. Maybe if you can introduce an airflow and get a decent fuel-air mix to the pilot light? Whatever the aperture size, a fuel-rich mix is going to burn softer… Think opening the gate on the bottom of a bunsen to get that blue flame. Use fewer holes? With say a single hole you should be able to increase the pressure of the pilot light stream, make it a little more intense.Īside - the small, intense sort of thing you’re after: is this like a butane lighter or a bunsen? I have a feeling these are achieved by introducing more oxygen.Shave down the side of some 0.5mm dia wire and partially block the hole to produce a sub 0.5mm hole (potentially with a little more turbulence due to the out-of-round hole), or otherwise partially block it.TBH at sub-0.5mm you’re moving into precision machining, chokes and so on… Your best bet would probably be to try and find an aftermarket part with a hole of the appropriate size (a quick search doesn’t suggest anything particularly useful unfortunately). Thanks for all the help - I know you all will have excellent ideas to make me think. Furthermore I would like it to be reliable in a light breeze (obviously won’t use it in heavy wind). If pilot lights are totally unavoidable I am thinking of adding a temp sensor so main gas is only turned on if pilot light is on and hot. I’ve seen a couple of similar designs but using pilot lights but this seems a lot less elegant and would ideally like a solution that doesn’t need constant flame. What I am keen to avoid is the gas failing to ignite immediately - as then it can pool down and potentially ignite my beard. ![]() I have a theory that the gas is swamping the spark gap (the gas is certainly visible and the spark is sometimes affected as the gas comes out) - but I’m not sure how to work around this or even if this theory is definitely correct. ![]() I am only putting gas on for a second or so, often it seems to ignite as the gas is turned off. Sometimes it ignites immediately, and sometimes it doesn’t and takes a second or two. However, I’m having some issues with ignition. ![]() Running off a 250ml tank of butane w regulator, gas controlled by a solenoid and ignited currently by a small spark generator circuit which sparks roughly 10 times per second just above the output of a 6mm ID steel pipe. Hey all - trying to accessorise my bagpipes with some fire.
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