Piano On Ice.

[DICK BEATON]

Hi Vinny.....

If the trailer is dry, you are in luck.  Temperature in itself has little
effect on a piano.  It is the relative humidty that causes problems.  I
would wrap the piano as tightly as I can with plastic.  Then wrap it in
blankets.  That will reduce the rapid changes in temp and even humidity
that occur between day and night.   Your choice of Yamaha was an excellent
one.  Good luck

Dick RPT MT

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> From: vinny_samarco@ima.connections.com
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Piano On Ice.
> Date: Tuesday, October 14, 1997 10:40 PM
> 
> Greetings PTG List,
>      Let me first say that I have been privileged to  be able to
> read through this list for a few weeks, now.  I have learned so
> very much.  I am a tuning student, who has had some training at
> the Piano Hospital and Training Center in Vancouver Washington,
> so, like all the rest of you, I am always seeking for answers.
>      I am in an  unacontrollable situation with regards to my
> Yamaha console.  I am going to have to leave my piano in an
> unheated trailer for about one month.  The piano is ten years'
> old, and I have kept it in the best shape with regard to tuning
> and regulation  as I can.
>      What do you think might happen structurally?  The
> temperatures will be around freezing in a dry building, where
> there is fairly low humidity?
>      Any knowledgeable comments would be greatly appreciated.
>      Again, I want to say how thankful to all of you I am to be
> able to listen in to all of your discussions.
>      Happy tuning. 
>                               Sincerely,
>                               Vinny Samarco
>