DampChaser & Grand Action

[David Love]

I wouldn't say I'm trying to do this on the cheap.  I'm just inquiring
about a reasonable solution to a problem that comes up frequently, not just
with new Steinway owners.  If I said to every owner of an expensive piano,
"Heh, if you can afford this you can afford to install a humidification
system for your entire house", I probably wouldn't be working for them too
much longer.  Humidification systems (good ones that are quiet) can be
prohibitive even if you can afford a S&S B.   The DC system seems to be an
acceptable alternative, otherwise, I guess you wouldn't be putting them
in...

David Love
davidlovepianos@earthlink.net


> [Original Message]
> From: Joseph Garrett <joegarrett@earthlink.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: 8/27/2003 3:28:20 PM
> Subject: RE: DampChaser & Grand Action
>
> "The piano is a new NY S&S B.  The piano, when moved from the showroom
(air
> conditioned) to its new residence (high humidity at present, but showing a
> wide range of fluctuation on the hygrometer over the past year), became
> quite stiff."
>
> For gawd sakes! Anyone that can afford a new Steinway "B", damned well
ought
> to be able to afford PROPER room temperature/humidity control. I think the
> owner needs to be brought up short on this one! AND, methinks the
technician
> needs to quit trying to do this on the cheap.
> Flame suit tightly zipped.<G>
> Regards,
> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
> Captain, Tool Police
> Squares Are I
>
>
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