Hi Also some outlets are turned on and off from a light switch. And check the breakers. Make sure the outlet works by plugging a fixture into it, that is proven to work in another outlet. Joe Goss RPT Mother Goose Tools imatunr at srvinet.com www.mothergoosetools.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Ross" <jrpiano at win.eastlink.ca> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 3:36 PM Subject: Re: Dampp Chaser Problem??????? > Did you take note as to what was plugged in where? > Is it possible that the humidifier and dehumidifier were reversed in the > humidistat? > John Ross > Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Marc Lanthier (Piano Lanco)" <info at pianolanco.com> > To: "'Pianotech List'" <pianotech at ptg.org> > Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 2:07 PM > Subject: Dampp Chaser Problem??????? > > > Hi list, > > I have a new customer with a Kawai RX-3 equipped with a Dampp Chaser with > the model H-4 controller. The piano is about 3 years old. As I opened the > lid to tune, I noticed rust on the tenor strings, and as looked closer, all > of the bass strings had discolored from what seems to be a serious humidity > problem. There was rust on almost all of the strings, and the tuning pins > had discolored in the bass section. > > I crawled under the piano and saw that all of the plated steel brackets were > rusted along with all of the screws used to hold the wiring. Even the steel > rod (that goes through the soundboard) from the bottom was totally rusted. > Even the brass cap was discolored. > > I immediately emptied the tank and unplugged the system. They will call the > dealer and see what they can do as far as warranty from Dampp Chaser or from > the dealer. > > Have any of you encountered such a problem with a Dampp Chaser? Does > theirwarranty cover the replacement of strings etc... > > Thanks, > > > > PIANO LANCO > Marc Lanthier > 514-770-7438 > 1-877-PIANO10 > info at pianolanco.com > www.pianolanco.com > > > > John M.Ross > Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada. >
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