Condensation is caused when air is blown through the blowpipe into the bag. Moisture can cause problems with drone reeds cutting out, or the chanter reed getting too wet. It is important to control the level of moisture in the bag to maintain a steady and reliable instrument.The Bottle-Watertrap is the most common water-trap used today. It is easy to fit and easy to maintain. Air is blown through the tube to the bottle container, where an absorbent cloth soaks up a lot of the moisture. Air is released through vents in the bottle. The bottle is removable How to install:The Watertrap comes fitted with a stock-connector. Simply add hemp to the connector and fit to the blowpipe-stock within the bag. Maintenance:Make sure to dry out the system after playing. The absorbent cloth need to be cleaned regularly. A lot of people remove the cloth, making it a maintenance free system.

Born from necessity and the will to improve, the Falk Bagpipe Watertrap was created by Falk Paulat after a long and fruitless search for an affordable and easy-to-fit watertrap for traditional bagpipes. As the old Scots saying goes, "If you've been playing the bagpipes for 10 years, you've spent 7 of those tuning them." This is largely due to the degradation of sound caused by moisture in the air being blown into the bag. The solution is the Falk Bagpipe Watertrap, designed for all types of bagpipes.Innovative Design: Conceived and created by a bagpipe enthusiast, for bagpipe enthusiasts. The Falk Watertrap fits seamlessly into traditional bagpipes, without interfering with their classic appeal.Effective Moisture Management: It helps regulate the humidity inside your bagpipes, mitigating moisture damage and promoting a consistent sound quality, thus making tuning easier and less frequent.Easy to Use: Simple to install and requiring no chemicals, it's suitable for both novice and experienced bagpipe players.Consistent Performance: By maintaining stable moisture levels, the watertrap helps ensure steady pitch and tone, allowing for unrestricted blowing and even pressure.Durable and Guaranteed: Made with robust materials, it's designed for longevity and comes with a lifetime guarantee.Compact and Lightweight: Easy to carry and store, perfect for musicians on the go.The Falk Bagpipe Watertrap is a smart and effective tool, offering an innovative solution for bagpipe players everywhere.

McCallum Water Trap with tube.Diameter = 2.1 cmTotal length (tube + water trap) : 65 cm(the tube can be shortened in length to fit bag length)

Highland Reeds MT-1 Split-Stock Moisture Tube for bags without zipper.Fitting your bagpipe with a water trap is absolutely essential to reduce the amount of moisture getting to your reeds. It also reflexes your hot moist breath to the back of the bag away from your reeds. The MT-1 Moisture Tube has been specifically designed as an effective lightweight moisture control system that works without the use of silica gels. The MT-1 Moisture Tube is made up of a lightweight flexible tube connected to an air compression cartridge. Warm mouth blown air flows through the tube and when passing through the cartridge it is compressed, causing the warm air to cool and humidify within the cylinder. The cartridge is fitted with a breathable cloth which can help with the air compression and to absorb excess moisture. The cartridge comes with two ShamWow cloths to absorb excess moisture. The system is very easy to remove and fit. It is easily dismantled allowing for speedy and efficient cleaning.To show you how simple but genius the concept is, try this. Blow air out with your mouth wide open, the air is warm, but if your purse your lips close together the air is cooler. That is exactly how it works.

Highland Reeds MT-3 Moisture Tube for zipper bags.Fitting your bagpipe with a water trap is absolutely essential to reduce the amount of moisture getting to your reeds. It also reflexes your hot moist breath to the back of the bag away from your reeds. The MT-3 Moisture Tube has been specifically designed as an effective lightweight moisture control system that works without the use of silica gels.The MT-3 Moisture Tube is made up of a lightweight flexible tube connected to an air compression cartridge. Warm mouth blown air flows through the tube and when passing through the cartridge it is compressed, causing the warm air to cool and humidify within the cylinder. The cartridge is fitted with a breathable cloth which can help with the air compression and to absorb excess moisture. The cartridge comes with two ShamWow cloths to absorb excess moisture.The system is very easy to remove and fit. It is easily dismantled allowing for speedy and efficient cleaning.To show you how simple but genius the concept is, try this. Blow air out with your mouth wide open, the air is warm, but if your purse your lips close together the air is cooler. That is exactly how it works.

The Piper’s Friend™ is an innovative solution to the problem of moisture control in playing the bagpipes.With so many different products to choose from to reduce the moisture in the bag and reeds, in comparison the Piper’s Friend System requires little disruption to the bagpipe setup while being hygienic and easy to access.The Piper’s Friend™ fits between the bag and the blowpipe in the form of a double stock, made to fit any bag.The double stock houses the ingenious Water Trap system that allows air to pass through with ease and filters moisture from the air as it passes the intricate veins.Removal and assembly is as simple as pulling the double stock and blowpipe apart and removing the Water Trap. Cleaning the water trap is very easy... simply wash with soap and water to ensure that it is germ-free and ready for your next piping session.Price for one Chanter-Stock System.

McCallum Split-Stock WatertrapThe McCallum Split-Stock Watertrap is a cutting-edge moisture control system designed to replace the piper’s standard blowpipe stock. This two-part plastic stock enhances both performance and maintenance for bagpipe players, especially those using traditional leather bags without zipper access.Features:Structure: Crafted from durable plastic, the blowpipe stock is split into two parts for enhanced functionality.Moisture Collection: An internal hose effectively collects moisture such as spit and humidity during play, protecting the instrument's internals.Easy Maintenance: The innovative split-stock design allows for the hose to be easily removed, enabling quick emptying of collected moisture and hassle-free cleaning.Ferrule Options: Choose from aesthetically pleasing nickel or imitation ivory ferrules.This watertrap is specifically engineered to ensure consistent airflow, thereby extending playing time and reducing moisture contact with the reeds, crucial for optimal bagpipe performance.

Bottle-Watertrap with built-in Trap Dri moisture control trap. The Trap Dri moisture control trap has been developed to prevent excess water escaping from your water trap and saturating your pipe bag by capturing and retaining moisture in the tube to be emptied.The trap works by collecting water which condenses inside the water trap tube and locks it inside the Trap Dri. Using a unique combination of air pressure and water flow to draw the water into the Trap Dri unit the water then becomes trapped and can’t make its way to the end of your tube where it can escape through the holes, resulting in better bagpipe performance.Using Trap Dri will prolong the life of your sheepskin or other animal skin bag by drastically reducing the amount of water your bag has to absorb. It is virtually maintenance free. Simply remove every few weeks to clean.TrapDri Info:Recommended by P/M Ryan Canning:Recommended by P/M Chris Armstrong:

The Trap Dri moisture control trap has been developed to prevent excess water escaping from your water trap and saturating your pipe bag by capturing and retaining moisture in the tube to be emptied.The Trap Dri unit is fitted to your existing water trap tube and does not require a zip bag as it can slip through almost any split stock. Supports the standard tube with external diameter of appx 20 – 23 mm.The trap works by collecting water which condenses inside your water trap tube and locks it inside the Trap Dri. Using a unique combination of air pressure and water flow to draw the water into the Trap Dri unit the water then becomes trapped and can’t make its way to the end of your tube where it can escape through the holes, resulting in better bagpipe performance.Using Trap Dri will prolong the life of your sheepskin or other animal skin bag by drastically reducing the amount of water your bag has to absorb. It is virtually maintenance free. Simply remove every few weeks to clean.TrapDri Info:Recommended by P/M Ryan Canning:Recommended by P/M Chris Armstrong: