On Nov. 24 Bill Springer wrote about finding pianos with unplugged D-Cs when he has come for a tuning appointment. He will recommend that he plug it in, then return in a week to tune, BUT: >>If, against my advice, the customer insists an a tuning right then, my job is difficult, and as soon as they plug the unit back in the tuning is destroyed!!.<< It's a judgement call whether to charge for your more difficult job, but they should not destroy the tuning by plugging the unit back in soon. Wouldn't it be better if they wait until a few weeks before the next tuning to plug the unit back in? I also have a problem with finding units unplugged in schools and churches, and then left that way until I arrive. A solution offered by Craig Fehrenbacher works: Make nice 4" x 6" signs with your computer, maybe laminate them, and attached them to the piano or to the wall above the receptacle, wherever visible. People become aware that "This piano is equipped with a humidity control system...." Nobody sees the little Dampp-Chaser stickers on the cord, but custodians, teachers, etc. see this sign. It works. John Baird
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