One would wonder what kind of a climate would make that necessary. Andrew At 12:51 AM 6/22/2004 -0400, you wrote: >Andrew- > >My original question regarding excess heat was in response to Terry >Farrell"s comment: > >>I own a Boston GP-178, which is located in my home. I have about five rods >>on it totaling about 190 Watts. > >I wondered if, at some point, the elevated temperature itself (even with >sufficient humidity) can have some negative effect on the soundboard. It >seems there has to be SOME limit, yes? no? > >David Skolnik > > >At 07:34 PM 6/21/2004 -0600, you wrote: >>David, >>Specifically what is your concern regarding heat? >>The 50watt dehumidifier rods get warm enough to be uncomfortable to touch >>but not enough to get anywhere near charring wood or bubbling >>finish. They are not installed against the soundboard but at a distance >>to heat the air rising to or by the soundboard. >>I believe the dehumidifier bars should only be installed with the >>humidity sensing controller. This heat would be damaging if the air was >>dry. (I've seen those bars attached to the humidifier side of the >>controller by some piano movers.) I only install smart humidifier bars >>(mildly warm at 9 watts) so if a customer fails to fill the humidifier >>tank there is no added heat in/under the piano when humidity is low. >> >>Sincerely, >>Andrew >> >>_______________________________________________ >>pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives > > >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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