Damp Chasers and the like.....

[Farrell]

I'm not sure it would be worth doing, but it absolutely would help stablize
the climactic conditions inside the piano. The way to tell would be to
monitor the performance of the system with the cracks and crevices - seal it
up - and then monitor it again for temp, RH, and length of time system is
energized. RU up to the task?

Terry Farrell
Piano Tuning & Service
Tampa, Florida
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Robinson" <tomnjan@bellsouth.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2000 6:15 PM
Subject: Re: Damp Chasers and the like.....


> I've noticed that most old uprights abound with cracks and crevices
> which surely promote air circulation through the case.  Player pianos
> offer even more opportunity for air infiltration.  Merely adding a stick
> heater probably increases the air flow due to the creation of a draft
> (the chimney effect).  Is it possible, that sealing those cracks, and
> even placing felt at contact points between removeable parts, if done
> sensibly, could allow better humidity control, especially during times
> of wild swings in room RH?  What are your thoughts on this?
>
> Tom Robinson
> East Tennessee  (Enjoying this forum immensely.....)
>
>