Cold

[Richard Brekne]

Jere Fryett wrote:

> List,
>
> A lady called me today asking about the effects of a cold on her piano.  I
> know that it is not real good but did not know the specifics on why.  It
> seems that she will be going south for the winter and wishes to turn off
> the heat in her home during that time period.  Here in North Dakota it can
> get and stay below zero for several days at a time.  It can be as low as
> -40F.  How low can the temperature go and stay for extended periods of time
> before it becomes harmful to her piano?  What precautions should be taken
> to protect the piano from the cold?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jere Fryett
> Assoc. Member  ND

Give it two aspirins, and put it to bed.

Seriously tho... I mean it is a musical instrument. We do not freeze them, bake
them, or boil them for the broth.

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Richard Brekne
RPT, N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway
mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no