Robert Goodale wrote: > > I would be interested in hearing some opinions about the heat output of > a PianoDisc power supply transformer. For those not familiar, the unit > is hung below the inside rim under the piano, (grands). Even when the > unit is not in operation it puts out measurable heat. It is also only > inches away from the soundboard. It obviously gets even hotter when in > use, and contains a small cooling fan that comes on automatically in > extreme circumstances. the fan is on top and blows directly onto the > soundboard. > > I installed such a unit in a Yamaha C-3 about 10 months ago. Everything > works perfectly but I can't help but wonder what the long term effects > might be with this continuous heat source directed on the board like > that, especially in one specific place. > > Thanks, > > Rob Goodale, RPT I have the same concerns. I have considered adding some kind of heat sink or insulating material between the fan and the soundboard as a precautionary step. Surely PianoDisc has considered this potential problem. We will know for sure in 4 or 5 years. Bill Kidd
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