Hallaluia, another believer! I have had many such experiences. If the systems are properly maintained (a BIG if) they can make all the difference in the world. And, yes, a period of adjustment and stabilization is normal -- usually about 6 weeks, it seems to me. Amen. Alan Barnard Salem, MO -----Original Message----- >From: Bec and John Silva <bjsilva001 at comcast.net> >Sent: Mar 13, 2006 7:32 PM >To: Pianotech List <pianotech at ptg.org> >Subject: Dampp-chaser experience > >Hi, > >I have been meaning for while to write the list, mainly for any >sceptics, about my experience with a Dampp-Chaser system. > >I had installed one in a Boston GP193, used in a church which keeps >the heat very low (55ºF) during the winter and doesn't turn on the >air-conditioning in the summer - both come on as normal for Sundays >and special events. The unisons would usually be quite out of tune >within a month's time. > >After installing the dampp-chaser, for about 6 months it made no >difference. Then, what seemed like all of the sudden, it started >staying in tune and has for the past year or so. I touched up the >unisons about a month ago and just heard the piano last night, and I >would have thought I had touched it up a few days ago. > >I am bewildered at how much this piano is staying in tune, I was a >big sceptic. > >- John >_______________________________________________ >Pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives Salem, Missouri
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