[pianotech] water damage

[William Monroe]

Jack,

I must say that while I agree that some of these pianos can be a long-term
success with very little to worry about, I would never stake my reputation
guaranteeing that a fire/water damaged piano won't have problems in the
future - joint separations, rust, whatever.  I'd advise proceeding with
caution.  I know that Kawai for example has a form letter that they will
send out for just this purpose (I have one) stating that they would
recommend that their pianos be considered a total loss if they are involved
involved in a fire.  Worth considering.

William R. Monroe



On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 7:05 AM, Gerald Groot <tunerboy3 at comcast.net> wrote:

>  *I always tell my customers not to settle with the insurance company for
> about 2 years.  It'll be that long before the total affect of what will
> possibly happen is shown. Rust, warping, split sound boards or what have
> you.  *
>
> * *
>
> *From:* pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Jack Houweling
> *Sent:* Monday, August 03, 2009 11:29 PM
> *To:* Pianotech List
> *Subject:* [pianotech] water damage
>
>
>
> I have some questions about water and pianos. A Yamaha C6  had about one
> inch of water on the soundboard, bridges plate etc. The piano will need a
> new pinblock, strings and action work. The case is fine as well as the inner
> rim but there is some discoloration on the bridges. The soundboard so far
> looks alright. How much water can a piano take?  What things should I be
> looking for? At what point would you write a water damaged piano off?
>
>
>
> Jack Houweling
>
>
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