Hygrometer

[Greg Newell]

Wow! That's quite a room. Thanks for the reply.

Greg

At 03:52 PM 8/31/2002, you wrote:

>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell@ameritech.net>
>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Sent: August 31, 2002 12:32 PM
>Subject: Re: Hygrometer
>
>
> > Del,
> >          Thanks for the informative post about how the meters work. Since
> > you don't use your Lignomat to directly check the wood, what meter are you
> > using to check the air in the room? How big is this room? How is it built?
> > I got a post recently from Roger Wheelock about his product and how they
> > test them and they have found that their controlled room is more
>controlled
> > after the addition of a heavy plastic lining the walls. Do you do this in
> > this room of yours?
> >
> > Greg
>
>Our room is about 8' w x 12' d x 8' h. It is made of 2 x 4 framing and T-111
>plywood and is reasonably well insulated. There are shelves all around for
>ribs and things and our soundboard spruce goes in on carts. There is no
>plastic lining the walls. It has insulated double doors on one end and is
>large enough to put a concert grand in if need be.
>
>As described elsewhere we use a motorized wet/dry bulb hygrometer.
>
>Del

Greg Newell
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