[CAUT] Experiment success!

[Jeff Tanner]

On Apr 3, 2007, at 3:32 PM, Willem Blees wrote:

> Jeff
>
> You'll find no corrosion on the wire. Corrosion happens when metal is
> exposed to moisture AND air. So for your experiment to work, dampen
> the wire with Downy and let it just sit there. But I'm afraid that
> will not give you the results you're looking for anyway. It's the
> moisture in the Downey that causes the wire to corrode. Not
> necessarily the chemicals.
>
> Wim

I just remember there was some discussion that Downy shouldn't be  
used around the piano wire because of corrosion that was allegedly  
attributed to it.  It is very possible that there are also acids in  
the Downy that could instigate corrosion.  I'm no chemist, and I  
don't know.  I just recall the discussion and the conclusion was to  
recommend against using fabric softener.
Jeff


Jeff Tanner, RPT
University of South Carolina



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