Dampp Chaser Problem???????

[Conrad Hoffsommer]

Efforts at idiot proofing only result in more creative idiots.
DAMHIK
;-{

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On 10/14/08, paul bruesch <paul at bruesch.net> wrote:
> I'm not sure how they could make it idiot-proof without expensive, custom
> parts, but maybe color-coding with plugs and sockets... it could be just
> shrink-wrap at the end of the cords and some sort of plastic overlay on the
> humidistat box.  or something like that.
> Paul Bruesch
> Stillwater, MN
>
> On Tue, Oct 14, 2008 at 7:13 AM, Marc Lanthier (Piano Lanco) <
> info at pianolanco.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi John,
>>
>> The first thing I checked was the plugs - they were in their correct
>> position.
>>
>> Maybe Dampp Chaser could make an idiot-proof pluf or circiut that would
>> prevent this.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>>
>> PIANO LANCO
>> Marc Lanthier
>> 514-770-7438
>> 1-877-PIANO10
>> info at pianolanco.com
>> www.pianolanco.com
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On
>> Behalf
>> Of John Ross
>> Sent: October 13, 2008 5:37 PM
>> To: Pianotech List
>> 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.
>>
>>
>