David, Yes the burnt color is caused by the minerals in the water Sulfur most likely and copper. Joe Goss imatunr@srvinet.com www.mothergoosetools.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Renaud" <drjazzca@yahoo.ca> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Monday, February 11, 2002 9:17 PM Subject: DC burning..hot hot hot > Client says new dampp-chaser rod is so hot > they can not hold the rod, and it has burned the pads. > > They let it go dry, and according to them the > pads are charred black. I challenged them on perhaps > they became crusty with deposit, and the insist it is > clear they are very black at the rod;ie: burnt. > > I have seen many units go dry, but never seen > blackened pads? > > Anyone seen this before? > > This is a new unit, 3 months old, they have gone > to a stronger wattage, yes. > > I am going there tomorrow, will report back, > but this unique in my experience. Will bring > an extra rod and switch in case. They say it is > dangerous and want some action. Looks like I'd better > do something, perhaps at my cost. > > Dave Renaud > RPT > Canada > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > Web-hosting solutions for home and business! http://website.yahoo.ca
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