[CAUT] dampchaser with reproducer

[Fred Sturm]

Yes, but it's a Welte, so it takes up somewhat less space than Ampico  
or Duoart. I think I can find the room for it (the tank will need to  
be closer to the tail than I'd prefer, but I am pretty sure it will  
fit),  but wonder about placement of things (heating rods, for  
instance) and whether there would be an impact with heat and humidity  
added - potential negative impact on system components. If anyone has  
experience with this, I'd like to hear it before plunging ahead and  
finding out for myself.
Regards,
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico
fssturm at unm.edu



On Jun 18, 2009, at 10:27 PM, Norman Cantrell wrote:

> Fred
>
> Are you referring to a roll type player with either an Ampico or Duo  
> Art Reproducer system?  With either system you will find the bottom  
> of the piano is rather full with player components.  Being a 7 ft.  
> piano may give some additional space as most of the ones I have  
> serviced have been on 5 to 6 ft grands of various makes.  I am not  
> saying it is impossible but I think you will have to be very  
> creative to install a humidity control system in a reproducing grand.
>
> Norman Cantrell
>
> --- On Thu, 6/18/09, Fred Sturm <fssturm at unm.edu> wrote:
>
> From: Fred Sturm <fssturm at unm.edu>
> Subject: [CAUT] dampchaser with reproducer
> To: "College & University Technicians" <caut at ptg.org>
> Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 9:40 PM
>
>     I have a client with a Baldwin 7' that has a reproducer  
> installed (original equipment and functioning). He is inquiring  
> about installing a Damppchaser system. Any comments on feasibility  
> and potential problems? It has a bottom cover, "naugahide" style  
> (plasticized cloth). I haven't removed it to see about space issues.  
> When I tuned it, he was thinking he was away from home too much to  
> keep a system filled with water, so I didn't bother. Now he calls  
> and is interested.
>     I'm assuming I would replace the bottom cover with fabric, but  
> are there issues of placement and compatibility with having a  
> moisture source down there?
> Regards,
> Fred Sturm
> University of New Mexico
> fssturm at unm.edu
>
>
>

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