In a message dated 97-05-28 03:26:42 EDT, you write: << I am working in a tropical country. Almost all the pianos here developed problems with the damper and key leads somewhere between 20 and 30 years. The leads start swelling and if not changed immediatley they´ll break the wood around them. I was told it was a tropical condition, but I would like to hear more about it. >> Elian, I have only run into this problem a couple of times and it seems to be a case of lead oxidation. In both cases the instruments had been subjected to extreme amounts of water in years past due to leaks in the roof. The only cure that I have found so far is to remove and replace te entire set of leads. You've got my interest up now and I'll try to do a little research into the cause. Maybe someone else on the list has already learned something about this and will reply. Allan Allan L. Gilreath, RPT Gilreath Piano & Organ Co. Berry College Calhoun, GA USA Gilreath@aol.com
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