Different question about heater bars

[Eugenia Carter]

Hi Keith,

I could be wrong, and it wouldn't be the first and definitely not the last
time, but it's my understanding that some of the really old rods just won't
work with the current humidistats. The good folks at Dampp Chaser are the
ones to ask for the right answer.

Gina
----- Original Message -----
From: <kam544@flash.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 8:42 AM
Subject: Re: Different question about heater bars


> >...One thing to check is the age of the bar that is in the piano. Some
older
> >bars will not work with the new humidistats.  If you are considering
adding a
> humidistat, make sure it will work with that specific bar...
> >Gina
>
> I'm not familiar with what you say, Gina.  My experience, thus far,
> indicates older De-humidifier rods, just like new ones, have an electrical
> plug which will plug into a new Humidistat as well.
>
> Are you maybe refering to another part, such as the Low Warning Light
unit?
>
> Keith McGavern
> Registered Piano Technician
> Oklahoma Chapter 731
> Piano Technicians Guild
> USA
>
>