[pianotech] DamppChaser problem

[Dean May]

Yes, the sleeves are new and they work wonderfully. They are easy to install
on the newer humidifier tanks that allow the bar to snap on and off. Just
snap off one end, snap the sensor off if present, slide the sleeve over the
bar, and snap everything back into place.

For older style bars that are held in place by riveted brackets, simply slit
the sleeve lengthwise and drape it over the rod, then drape the pads over
the sleeve. If it has the low water sensor also riveted in place in the
center, then snip out a little section to allow the sleeve to bypass that
bracket. 

They are very cheap. Order two or three dozen from Schaff (about $3/dz) so
you'll have plenty. If you order the replacement pads by the big box you'll
only get half a dozen sleeves, so order extra.

Dean

Dean May             cell 812.239.3359 

PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272 

Terre Haute IN  47802

 

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Floyd Gadd
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 8:38 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] DamppChaser problem

Pierre Gvaert wrote:

>I suppose I should also replace the rods? (I think it is aluminium under
the
>plastic protection layer)

The lastest box of damppchaser pads I received included a bag of disposable
plastic sleeves to slide over the humidifer rod.  I would imagine that if
these are in use, further damage to the existing rods would be unlikely, and
changing them would be unnecessary.

I've never seen these sleeves before.  It must be something new, unless they
were  in previous boxes of pads, and I simply overlooked them.

Floyd Gadd
Manitoba Chapter