Dampp-Chaser.

[Jon Page]

At 04:39 PM 2/1/2002 +0200, you wrote:
>Hi List,
>
>Living in a climate where Damp-Chaser's are not that prevalent, I need 
>some advice.
>A client of mine has a Baby Grand(Hopkins-English piano) in a basement of 
>sorts. I say " of sorts " because it is not your typical basement. It is 
>basically a room carved out of rock, on which the rest of the house is 
>built. The problem is that the room is incredibly damp. I have told her 
>that we should move the piano elsewhere, but she really does not want 
>to(no space!).
>My question: Is a Dampp-Chaser going to stop the piano from being damaged, 
>seizing up, rusting etc? What does one charge for installing them? What is 
>there expected lifespan?
>Any info and/or suggestions would be appreciated.
>Thanks.
>
>Paul Tizzard
>Cape Town

If a room humidifier is feasable it would prove best overall with the 
addition of a heating rod with humidistat.

Treat the room, not just the piano.

Regards,

Jon Page,   piano technician
Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass.
mailto:jonpage@mediaone.net
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