[CAUT] Life Saver Systems on Vertical Classroom Pianos

[William Monroe]

Not sexy enough.

I just don't think there is any elegant solution, Paul.  I think the cord
cover is the way to go.  In addition to that, I'd suggest keeping the entire
length of cord that is attached to the D-C system bundled up at the piano
and secured well to the piano right next to the plug head.  Then run
appropriate gauge extension cord from the piano to the wall, covered with
the plastic cord cover.  Then at least if it has to be unplugged to move, or
someone yanks on it, there's a better chance of only damaging the extension
cord, rather than the system cord.  Also, I think if you install the back
cover very neatly, and permanently, so it looks like it belongs there, you
shouldn't have a problem.

William R. Monroe


On Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 8:00 AM, Paul Milesi, RPT <paul at pmpiano.com> wrote:

> It's been a couple days, and no takers.  Am I to assume no one uses a Life
> Saver system on a vertical piano that is out from the wall and faces out
> into a classroom, and that is moved around the room a little bit?  Or is
> this topic simply not sexy enough?  ;)
> --
> Paul Milesi, RPT
> Staff Piano Technician
> Howard University Department of Music
> Washington, DC
>
>
> > From: "Paul Milesi, RPT" <paul at pmpiano.com>
> > Reply-To: <caut at ptg.org>
> > Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:48:22 -0400
> > To: PTG CAUT List <caut at ptg.org>
> > Conversation: Life Saver Systems on Vertical Classroom Pianos
> > Subject: [CAUT] Life Saver Systems on Vertical Classroom Pianos
> >
> > We have 4 classrooms with vertical pianos that are used for theory
> classes
> > and small vocal group rehearsals.  The pianos are unfortunately kept at a
> > diagonal in the front corner of the rooms on the side by the windows and
> > heat pumps that supply AC and heat, in order to avoid blocking
> blackboards
> > while still giving teachers easy access.  I've had no luck suggesting
> they
> > be kept on the side by the door or elsewhere, and I can understand why.
> >
> > So, I'm thinking of installing Life Savers and back covers.  But I'm
> > wondering about safety of electrical cords from wall out to piano, maybe
> 4-5
> > feet or so.  Thought about those rubber cord protectors used in offices.
> > Also wonder if exposed back covers would be respected and hold up at all.
> >
> > Anyone have a similar situation and use a system?  What luck?  Should I
> just
> > leave the pianos as they've been for years and tune more often, or go for
> > more stability?  We have a terrible problem with dry heat in winter, and
> the
> > heat pumps are turned on during the day and off all night, causing
> extremes
> > of temp and humidity.
> >
> > Thanks for any input.
> > --
> > Paul Milesi, RPT
> > Staff Piano Technician
> > Howard University Department of Music
> > Washington, DC
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
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