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[John Ross]

Hi Bud,
The corrosion was probably the result of an improper humidifier additive. That is why
Dampp-Chaser, specifically does not take any responsibility, if a treatment other
than theirs, is used.
I know of a Yamaha, that had to be completely restrung, due to the corrosive aspects
of an additive used with the humidifier.
Regards,
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada

Newton Hunt wrote:

> Hi Bud,
>
> If the piano wassitting on just steamed carpets this can happen.  If
> the truck had a real wet bed it could happen.  Did it rain the day of
> the move?  If the bucket was full when it was removed by the movers
> they could have spilled lots of water getting it out.  Water on the
> strings and a soaked bottom board could cause this.  Maybe a New York
> rat moved into the piano.
>
>                 Newton
>
> TunerBud@AOL.COM wrote:
> >
> > HiGroup:
> > This is the lst time I'm sending in a problem. Here goes.  I've been tuning a
> > Sohmer console since 1981.  Initially I put in a Damp Chaser rod. This was
> > upgraded to a complete humidity system in 1994.  Tuned the piano in October
> > '98, and replaced the wicks.  Tuned the piano in April 99, and nothing unusual
> > at that time.  I did not open the knee at that time.  The customer
> > moved in June '99.  Went last week to tune and almost died.  The bass strings
> > are covered in some kind of blue oxidation and have become dead.
> > Two tenor strings are broken. The movers took the humidifier tank out of the
> > piano, The brackets holding the little heater bar are corroded and broken.  The
> > Humidity system was not plugged in.  I am at a complete loss.
> >     If the bass string oxidation had started last Oct. when I replaced the
> > wicks, I would have seen it.  In April of this year if the bass strings were
> > dead, I would have heard it.  What and when went wrong?  The movers assured
> > the customer that they did not bomb the truck prior to moving into the new
> > place.
> >     The only thing I can think of is because the system wasn't plugged in,
> > the oxidation  formed.  But it would have to have done its dirty work very
> > fast.
> >     Before I restring the bass, I would like to have some idea of what went
> > wrong so that this isn't repeated.  Any help would be appreciated.
> >
> > Bud Willis (NJ Chapter)