Watering Dampp-Chaser Systems in University Pianos

[Alan McCoy]

Fill until the light blinks, with the fill light being located where the
fill tube is. I like that idea a lot!

Alan

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Alan McCoy, RPT
EWU Piano Technician
509-359-7017
amccoy@mail.ewu.edu


> -----Original Message-----
> From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org]On Behalf Of
> Fred S. Sturm
> Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 7:27 AM
> To: College and University Technicians
> Subject: Re: Watering Dampp-Chaser Systems in University Pianos
>
>
>     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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