Dampp-Chaser recommendations

[Farrell]

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> At 06:06 AM 6/20/2004 -0400, Terry Farrell wrote:
> >I own a Boston GP-178, which is located in my home. I have about five =
rods
> >on it totaling about 190 Watts. The unit runs 80% of the time during =
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> >of high humidity. I do not have a bottom cover nor a string cover. =
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> >tunings/pitch are steady as a rock.
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> So, does this mean that, as long as the humidity remains at or above =
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> humidistat setting, elevated heat in proximity to the soundboard is =
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> concern?

At least much less a concern than high/fluctuating humidity.
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> Also, since I have forgotten my technician password for the DC =
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> what is the intended purpose of the cover?  Is it to prevent heat or=20
> humidity loss (upward) or eliminate air exchange (bottom)?

Minimize air exchange.

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> concern about mold or mildew conditions in such a contained =
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As I indicated, I don't have a humidifier unit installed - so no, I have =
no concern about mold or mildew.

Terry Farrell

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