bottom covers

[Mark Cramer]

I am concerned about the velcro attachment system. The method of watering
that has evolved here is to check tanks manually on a routine schedule,
rather than by the warning lites.

As this requires reaching into the tank, it will require
detaching/re-attaching a portion of the bottom-cover weekly. I'm worried
about how the velcro will hold up.

re: between the beams

I have retrofit several systems in preparation for bottom covers. Are
Dampp-Chaser recommending suspending the tank on 'shortened' hangers for the
'tween the beams' thing, Don? I couldn't discern this from the instructions.

At one time I had considered installing an outboard riser-tube for an easy
visual check of water levels.

Anyone else considering the ramifications of bottom-covers on watering
routines? Let's talk.

thanks,
Mark Cramer,
Brandon University



-----Original Message-----
From: owner-caut@ptg.org [mailto:owner-caut@ptg.org]On Behalf Of Don
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2001 12:40 PM
To: caut@ptg.org
Subject: RE: It IS a full time job


Hi Mark,

I installed my first bottom covers in September. I should have some data
within six months. I don't expect the same response as uprights--but I do
expect significant improvements. The bottom covers are made of very loose
weave material which is quite stretchy. The over all esthetic is much
improved and the tank is set for a betweent the beams installation.
Dehumidifier size is also 38 watts for the belly bar rather than 50.
Humidistat is moved farther from the humidifier as well.

Installation time is very high with one patch of velcro every four inches.
I followed the directions on the first install and the velcro fell off,
some from the piano and some from the cloth.
I am now using staples (wood) for the piano and a heavy duty stapler for
the cloth. Just the bottom cover is a 2 hour

I will be using bottom covers on all new installs.

At 10:30 AM 11/16/01 -0600, you wrote:
>Don,
>
>have you had a chance to verify the benefits of installing bottom covers
>yet? If they can do for grands what back covers do for verticals, I will be
>very pleased.
>
>Mark Cramer,
>Brandon University


Regards,
Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.M.T., R.P.T.

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