Tuning Service/Dampp-Chaser Service

[Carlos Ralon]

I know I'm getting old, but I think we NEVER use distilled unless also 
adding a teaspoon of salt. It might stay clean that way, but the system does 
not work properly with distilled. Check with D.C.  Am I wrong?
Carlos Ralon, Sustaining aging member RPT.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <tuner at helmsmusic.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 8:57 AM
Subject: Tuning Service/Dampp-Chaser Service


> Hi Matthew -
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> I do charge extra for both the pads and the service. The humidifier rod,
> and sometimes the tank, need to be cleaned of all the gunk/mineral
> deposits, and the system checked to see that it's working properly. I also
> fill the tank if the light is flashing. Does it take extra time? Yes, so I
> charge for it.
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> BTW, I typically only have to change the pads & service the system
> annually - I tell my customers to use distilled water, which drastically
> reduces the buildup on the humidifier rod, and extends the life of the
> pads. If they're crusty at the 6 month tuning, of course, I change them,
> but this is almost never necessary if they use distilled water.
> -- 
> Scott A. Helms, RPT
> Helms Music Enterprises
> www.helmsmusic.net
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