Tight upright DC installations

[Clyde Hollinger]

Doug,

My first reaction to your suggestion was pretty negative, I admit.  I figure
the reason your clients don't complain is that they are unaware a much easier
way to fill the tank is available.  They might very well choose another option
if they knew it existed.  I for one would not relish the idea of removing the
bottom panel 12-18 times annually now that I am used to the fill tube.

But this might be an option worth mentioning to clients if they find the
thought of modifying the bottom panel on their new piano unsettling.

Clyde

Doug Mahard wrote:

> Forget the fill tube.  Show the customer how the knee board comes off and
> have them add water directly to the tank.  If they happen to slosh a little
> H2O into the piano tell them to dry  it up with a towel.  I've done this on
> every vertical installation but 1 and have never had anyone complain or do
> damage to their piano.
>
> > >I am interested in the list's wisdom regarding DC installations in
> > >Yamaha U1s and Steinway uprights.
> > >Yamaha U1: the kick board is rather tight, with insufficient space
> > >at the top for the fill tube. What do you do?
> >
> > Hi
> >
> > I cut a notch  |_  in the corner of the kick board to allow room for
> > the fill tube and wire. I use a small X-Acto Razor Saw to cut the
> > notch. Get the angles at 90 degrees and it looks fine. I always give
> > my customers the option of this or putting the fill tube up by the
> > tuning pins, an option I advise against. I am aware that there are
> > some people out there that would not be happy with someone
> > taking a saw to their shiny new piano, but I have yet to  run into a
> > customer that was not comfortable with the notch option.
> >
> > Michael Musial
> > Reedsville Pa