Brian G. NY
Well-known Member
The earlier post on carbide generators reminded me of the "carbide cannons" the farmers used to use in their orchards and vineyards in the Hudson Valley back in the 60s when I lived there. They were used to keep the birds away from their fruit.
I never looked at one up close, but I could hear them a mile away.
From what I understood, they did work off carbide and water but I don't know what was used for an igniter.
Later on the farmers began using electronic "screechers".
I never looked at one up close, but I could hear them a mile away.
From what I understood, they did work off carbide and water but I don't know what was used for an igniter.
Later on the farmers began using electronic "screechers".