breaking strings

[Joe & Penny Goss]

Brian,
I recently chose to use Protek on two pianos with string termination points
slightly corroded after breaking a string in the mid treb. I chose it over
the three in one oil because the can was almost empty. In using oil I have
always taken great care to wipe any any any excess off so as to not get any
running down the strings to the dampers or hammers or into the bass string
windings. Having no oil and thinking of how protek dries very fast I
decided to give it a try. As it is much thinner than any oil that I have
used,  I was very cautious about how much was being applied to the bearing
point. It worked great and would recommend its limited use. A little is
good but more does not equal better. At this point I have not used Protek
on a customers piano in the field but will the next time the opportunity is
right.
Joe Goss
You know your on the level if your bubble is in the middle.

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> From: Brian L. Daley <tunerselbow@earthlink.net>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: breaking strings
> Date: Friday, July 03, 1998 7:10 PM
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RptBob1@aol.com <RptBob1@aol.com>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: Friday, July 03, 1998 6:19 PM
> Subject: Re: breaking strings
> 
> 
> >In a message dated 98-07-03 01:06:33 EDT, you write:
> >
> ><< quid wrench I sometimes use a non petrolium
> > spray such as silicone & apply this to the V bar. I have noticed less
> > string breakage while doing pitch raises. If this is a no no and might
do
> > damage  please inform me. Thanks.
> > Dick >>
> >Never- ever use silicone anywhere within 30 feet of a piano.  The stuff
> creeps
> >and crawls into every conceivable location that it should never see.. 
It
> >first seeks the pinblock and then goes on a hunt for other victims.  It
> might
> >even get YOU and make you slippery and slidy forever and ever.  Beware
and
> >desist!
> >
> >Try using Protek for the application you desire.
> >
> Yes, Protek is the best. But are you sure that it won't creep on piano
wire?
> Have you tried it?  It's not supposed to travel, and doesn't on wood
unless
> used in exess.  I've  used it on my drill press with good results, but it
> did seem to creep a little more on metal.  ? And BTW what is it about
protek
> that's supposed to keeps it from traveling?
> >Bob Bergantino,RPT
> >South Euclid, Ohio
> >
>