Dampp Chaser and Grand Action

[Farrell]

And the reason why is...........?

Why is a Dampp-Chaser rod "not compatible ...... period" in a grand action cavity? I've never installed one there, but I can imagine circumstances in a high humidity environment where humidity control in an action cavity might be beneficial. So why not where appropriate?

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Bondi" <phil@philbondi.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 8:59 AM
Subject: Re: Dampp Chaser and Grand Action


> JimRPT said:
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> > Dammp Chasers and grand action cavitivities are not
> compatible...period.....
> > without regard to wattage used.
> >  Treat the action for humidity caused problems and go on to your next
> > challenge.
> 
> I agree with my esteemed colleague to the north. I remove all DC rods I see
> in action cavitivities(i like that word Jim) and explain to the customer why
> I am removing it. Chances are I can re-locate the offending DC rod to a
> better place where it won't do suspectetated harm.
> 
> -Phil Bondi (Fl.)
> phil@philbondi.com
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