I have two Killarney whistles, one nickel and one brass. I play the brass body whistle mostly because I prefer the slightly warmer tone. Over the last several days, I have noticed a slight leak of condensation from the head/body joint and today I have had an air leak, which ruins playing. Do you have any suggestions about a fix? I rotate the head slightly, which seems to help. Plumber's tape?
Thanks!
Marc
Air Leak from my Killarney Whistle
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Re: Air Leak from my Killarney Whistle
Killarney is making a slight bulge on the hidden part of their whistle’s body and friction by this keeps its body and head together. Thus leaking of condensation or air through the space around this bulge is unescapable. You can apply Vaseline or petroleum jelly there to fill the space.
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Re: Air Leak from my Killarney Whistle
Try washing head joint with warm soapy water to coat the inards. Dish soap is fine.
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Re: Air Leak from my Killarney Whistle
Thanks for the help!