Steve- Apart from the general consensus that the pianos would not be damaged, and the general speculation as to how much and for how long they would be de-stabilized, I wonder just how this particular HVAC system would accomplish the task of 35% maintenance at 50 degrees. - what will the outside temperature (and humidity) be over that period? - how old and / or well insulated are the structures which are home to the pianos? - what temp & humidity is the norm? (claimed / actual?) If you have a couple of those temp/humidity gauges that store min's & max's, you might try setting them in a few locations to get an idea of what transpired, when you return. David Skolnik Hastings on Hudson, NY At 07:53 PM 12/12/2008, you wrote: >Dear Colleagues, > >One of the institutions I work for is going to lower the temperature >in all campus buildings to 50 degrees from Dec. 25 to Jan. 2 They >will still be maintaining the humidity level at around 35% during this >time. My department chair has asked me if this will have an adverse >effect on the pianos. I told him that I didn't think the pianos >would suffer for that period of time. We are in the great >Northeast ! I would like to get some of your thoughts on this. >Thanks. > >Regards, >Steve Snyder > > > > > > > > > >-- >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.9.17/1844 - >Release Date: 12/11/2008 8:58 PM
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