Watering Dampp-Chaser Systems in University Pianos

[Fred S. Sturm]

    On further reflection. I think this would be a very good idea. It
would be very helpful particularly in installations with short tanks
between the beams and undercovers. That way, one could simply assign
someone to fill all units once a week (or whatever interval works best),
whether flashing or not, and fill until the signal. And I do believe
that installations with undercovers will be the preferred institutional
application of the future.
    (This would also be useful for some private customers who go on
frequent trips, and who may have someone coming by the house once a week
or so to water plants and piano).
    I might suggest that a light would be adequate as opposed to audible
signal. The light could be mounted next to the fill tube. If that would
be less costly, I think that would be the way to go.
Regards,
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico

Teresa Severin wrote:

> Dear College and University Technicians,
>
> Dampp-Chaser needs your opinion--- please tell me.
>
> We have been working to make watering the Piano Climate
> Control System easier in the University setting. CAUTs tell
> us it is not practical to water pianos one at a time in
> response to the blinking low-water light. Many CAUTs utilize
> work-study students at convenient times (when the piano isn'
> t in use) to keep the Humidifier tanks "topped-off." We can
> install an audible signal which makes "topping off" the tank
> easier. Perhaps this signal would make it more plausible for
> some Technicians to keep the tanks filled themselves in
> situations where work-study students are not available and
> the piano is in dire need of climate control protection.
>
> Please read the instructions below describing the operation
> of this signal which would describe the tank's water level.
> Then tell me if this concept will make it easier to water
> the Humidifier tank in your university. I welcome all input
> from you so please feel free to point out any problems you
> may see with this new idea.
>
> Thank you, in advance, for this use of your valuable and
> limited time.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Bob Mair
>
> CEO, Dampp-Chaser Corporation
>
> bob_mair@dampp-chaser.com
>
> These instructions would appear in the System's printed
> Installation Instructions along with a drawing of the tank
> showing the sensor probes in the waterwith captions to
> correlate water levels and lights.
>
> Adding Water to the Humidifier Tank
>
> In response to the needs of Systems in a broad range of
> settings, we now provide an audible signal and a blinking
> yellow light to indicate water levels in the Humidifier
> tank. When the yellow light BLINKS, fill the can with one
> FULL can of water. (The light blinks when the Humidifier has
> 26 ounces of reserve water in the tank.)
>
> The audible signal allows the tank to be filled when it is
> most convenient to do so rather than waiting for the
> blinking yellow light to call for water. When there is a
> need to add the maximum amount of water to the tank,
> continue pouring water through the watering tube until the
> audible signal comes on. The sound is a short beep like the
> beep signal from a clothes dryer or microwave. This beep
> signals the tank is filled to its maximum level. Stop adding
> water at this point or you will overflow the tank.
>
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