Fw: Dampp Chaser and Grand Action

[Roger Wheelock]

Hello List,

I wrote to Keith privately this am.  He has asked that I post to the list so
here goes.

Thanks,

Roger

----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Wheelock" <roger@dampp-chaser.com>
To: "Keith McGavern" <kam544@gbronline.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: Dampp Chaser and Grand Action


> What you say is true, Keith, and 8 watts would likely be okay.  However we
> can't seem to control it from a wattage point of view, so we default to no
> use in the action.  This provided piano manufacturers the comfort level
they
> needed to fully endorse our product.  The 48-8 is from the Allen Foote
era,
> I believe.  You have a good memory.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Roger
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Keith McGavern" <kam544@gbronline.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Cc: "Roger Wheelock" <roger@dampp-chaser.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 10:14 AM
> Subject: Re: Dampp Chaser and Grand Action
>
>
> > At 9:49 AM -0400 8/26/03, Roger Wheelock wrote:
> > >... Dampp-Chaser recommends keeping dehumidifiers out of the action.
> > >This is based on our experience and the concerns of piano
> > >manufacturers.
> >
> > Appreciate the current company position on this matter, Roger.
> >
> > However, it certainly seems there was a time in the past when an 48-8
> > watt dehumidifier rod was produced for this specific activity. Can
> > you provide support for this remembrance, please?
> >
> > Keith McGavern
> > Registered Piano Technician
> > Oklahoma Chapter 731
> > Piano Technicians Guild
> > USA
> >
>