btrout@desupernet.net wrote: > I'd be curious about what kinds of levels are prevalent throughout the > seasons in some of these homes that have the air conditioning on in >the summer and the humidifier running in the winter. If they really do >keep a relatively steady relative humidity somewhere near 40-45%, then >I would think that kind of environment would actually be better for a > piano than a relatively unsteady environment with a complete humidity > control system, and in all honesty, I can't see a point in installing > a humidity control system that will never be used! I live in Iowa and keep a piano studio in my walk-out basement (more ideal than you would think). Winter humidity is around 45-50% and summer runs 60% or higher at times. I run one regular room dehumidifier in the studio year-round, and use two for the basement in the summer. Also have the Dampp-Chaser dehumidifier on all pianos. Lack of humidity is never a problem in this case. I've had great success keeping my pianos in tune. Temperature remains very constant year-round too. Julie Bond
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