--------------------- Forwarded message: Subj: Humidifier location in a grand piano Date: 96-01-03 11:20:13 EST From: DAMPPCHASR To: PIANO BIZ David, you are right on the money. For the experienced installer, Dampp-Chaser's grand piano instructions may be tedious to read. However, they do say the following... "The most favorable location for the humidifier is as close to the center of the soundboard as practical. Placing it greatly off center does not provide for the same ease of moisture distribution as exists if it is more toward the center of the soundboard. It can be installed between the beams or under the beams. These advantages and disadvantages should be considered before deciding where to put it. Functionally, it makes no difference; the soundboard will receive the same amount of moisture and it will be distributed about the same in either case. Installed under the beams provides for easier installation. It provides greater location flexibility. It is easier to service and the possibility of condensation forming on the soundboard is essentially eliminated. The disadvantage is that it is more readily seen, and this may well be the most important consideration." The section of the instructions entitled "Planning the Installation" provides good overall guidance related to the entire installation, and is only 25% of the installation instructions. Gayle Mair DAMPPCHASR@aol.com
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC