I have a pan flute already constructed for an event in Science Olympiad this year. I covered one end of the tubes with duct tape, but I've noticed that after awhile air starts to leak out of it, yielding certain notes unplayable. I would prefer to plug it instead with something movable, so that I may adjust the tuning of the notes if need be as well.Is there a certain type of rubber plug I can buy at a place like Lowe's or Home Depot?
Buy a generator. Costs a lot to have it wired into the house but if you can put it close to the house so the extension cords are short, you can run space heaters in one room. Close off the other rooms. The catch is, you need fuel for the generator. Get a hand pump so you can get gas out of the car(s) and a gas can.
Alcohol. It can be used for medicinal purposes, starting a fire, and/or drinking if need be
There are several options including the ventless propane heaters already suggested. There are kerosene heaters, natural gas heaters. and similar. HOWEVER! a) All fuel-fired heaters require combustion air. The larger the heater, the more air required. They also dump all their products-of-combustion into the air you are breathing. So, if you use multiple units or one in a small area or in a very tight house, you may start to produce carbon-monoxide, with perhaps deadly results. b) With specific reference to kerosene heaters, the products of combustion also include small amount of unburnt and partially burnt hydrocarbons, which in turn deposit on the walls similar to kitchen grease. This will both stink (eventually) and make painting difficult. All of this makes fuel-fired, ventless space heaters a generally bad idea, especially as a long-term option. You would be better served to install a direct-vent type pellet stove, gas or propane heater or similar. These may be installed so that they vent straight through an exterior wall - and have the advantage of bringing in combustion air from the outside as well. Not cheap, but an effective, very efficient long-term solution. Now, if you *must* install ventless heaters, be sure to install a Carbon Monoxide and gas-leak detector in every room where they are used and in every bedroom. At the very least. Good luck with it!
Do you have natural gas or propane running to this building? If so, you could always try space heaters.
