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22 May 02 - 08:38 AM (#715235) Subject: can i convert an organ to fan or bellows From: Mr Happy i've been trawling the web for some time for a way to use a device like that which powers the clockwork radio i've a very nice sounding chord organ with real reeds but powered by an electric fan so its an acoustic instrument relying on electricity to blow air through the reeds i'd like to be able to convert it to manual power so it could be used more conveniently any suggestions? |
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22 May 02 - 09:26 AM (#715278) Subject: RE: can i convert an organ to fan or bellows From: MMario Is the electric fan the only electric part - or is there electric switching? (Some organs have manual connections between the keys and the pipes - others the connection is akin to flipping a light switch - the actual control of the pipes is done with an electrical circuit) If it is just the fan - you should be able to convert. |
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22 May 02 - 11:23 AM (#715366) Subject: RE: can i convert an organ to fan or bellows From: Dave Bryant I would have thought that a clockwork motor would produce insufficient power unless you had a huge spring. Foot operated bellows similiar to those used for Harmoniums and Pianolas are would seem the best solution. Most of the early church organs were powered by hand or foot operated bellows identical to those used for blacksmith's forges, but there was usually some form of air reservoir. An uncle of mine used to pump his local church organ when he was a choirboy. If he pumped really hard he could completely fill the reservoir and a relief valve would open and produce a very loud farting noise - this was considered quite an accomplishment by the choirboys. |