Dampp-Chaser systems in university pianos

[Paul Kupelian]

Hi John,
If you recall my article in the CAUT Newsletter, there are ways you can
keep them maintained without involving the faculty.  Under high humidity
conditions, there is no maintenance required other than making sure the
units are plugged in.

Make sure you purchase a complete 5 part system.  When the humidity drops
below 43%, the dehumidifier kicks in and then you need to make sure the
pails get filled.  Ususally under very dry circumstances, say 25% to 30%,
the pails will need to be filled about every 10 -14 days.  I take the time
to train students to do this task and most of the time they are very
faithful about it.

Regards,
Paul

Paul Kupelian, RPT
Tyler Hall
Oswego State University
Oswego, NY 13126
kupelian@oswego.edu

On Mon, 31 Jul 2000, John Baird wrote:

> Millikin University recently had a terrible high humidity problem (90º RH)
> in the old part of their remodeled and expanded facility. The architects
> and heating contractors are working on a solution, but meanwhile we are
> concerned about our 41 new Steinways and Bostons.
> 
> Have any of you installed Dampp-Chaser systems in teaching studios? What is
> your experience?
> 
> One CAUT member I just called said he has pretty much abandoned the ones
> they had because faculty did not maintain them.
> 
> Thanks for any advice,
> 
> John Baird
> Decatur, Illinois
>