Ryan - why do you say that with a "...full system......the air beneath the piano is constantly moving..."? Terry Farrell On Sep 7, 2012, at 1:00 AM, Ryan Sowers wrote: > I have experience installing both types of systems. I have a number of clients in Tacoma. Years ago I used to only recommend the partial system, however, my experience the past few years is that pitch is more effectively maintained with a full system. Many forced air heating systems create a fairly dry environment during the winter. > > One theory I have as to why the full system is more effective is that the air beneath the piano is constantly moving with a full system. > > One important caveat however, is to make sure the client understands the need to keep the full system properly serviced. I now recommend distilled water if possible with a minimal amount of humidifier treatment. I find the build up of minerals on the heating bar and pads is greatly reduced. If the client is not that keen on keeping the system maintained, I recommend the partial system, since it is basically care free. > > It is true that we have a wonderful climate for pianos, and many 100 year old instruments are working surprisingly well. But we still get significant swings: I tuned my son's piano teachers Steinway "M" in may. When I last checked it a couple of weeks ago, it was at 444 - and the octaves across the break sound pretty nasty. With a full system, you can almost keep the piano in good tune throughout the entire year around here. More time for voicing and regulating! > > Ryan Sowers > > On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 7:42 PM, William Monroe <pianotech at a440piano.net> wrote: > Hi folks, > > I've got a piano moving to Tacoma in the future, and am wondering about installing a Piano Life Saver - either full or half system. Any techs out there want to give your two cents as to what would be best in that environment? > > Many thanks, > William R. Monroe > > > > -- > Ryan Sowers, RPT > Puget Sound Chapter > Olympia, WA > www.pianova.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20120907/d4e283da/attachment.htm>
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