Dampp Chaser and Grand Action

[Farrell]

I've seen rods mounted right above the keys and just in front of the let-off rail. Clips for rod are attached to longish screws that go to action frame. I'm not advocating use of such a system, just saying I've seen 'em! The clips appeared to be a Dampp-Chaser-supplied item from yesteryear. I've also seen similar installations on verticals (maybe it's a Florida thing?).

Terry Farrell
  
> David Love wrote:
> 
> > What's is the general recommendation for putting a DC on or near the action
> > brackets on a grand.  This particular piano has recurring problems with
> > seizing jacks and sluggish hammer flanges due to high humidity.  I don't
> > generally prefer putting a heater bar under the pinblock, but I'm tempted
> > in this situation to mount it on or near the action brackets so that it
> > might radiate a bit of heat toward the jacks and hammer flanges.  Any
> > experiences out there.  How low can I go and still get some benefit without
> > down side potential: 15W, 25W???  The piano will be fitted with a regular
> > DC system (dehumidification only).  Appreciate any comments.
> >
> > David Love
> > davidlovepianos@earthlink.net