After reading so many accolades about in floor heating, I have to respond in agreement with a warning about potential damage to furniture, pianos, and human health with this kind of heating system Underfloor heating came into vogue in central Europe a few decades ago, and there are countless reports of doors no longer closing, antique furniture falling apart, and sever damage to pianos, all directly resulting from the heating system. Essentially, pianos get cooked standing on a perpetually warm floor. Tuning instability, loose pins, cracked boards etc can be the direct result, and as correctly stated, many piano warranties are voided when the instrument is subjected to these extreme conditions. As well, when installed under a carpet, the constant rising warm air all over the room keeps fine particles of dust and spores airborne, allegedly causing respiratory problems and aggravating symptoms of asthma, etc. I think this type of heating system is great in certain places - the bathroom, for example. But not under a piano. Jurgen Goering Piano Forte Supply (250) 754-2440 info at pianofortesupply.com http://www.pianofortesupply.com On Feb 2, 2007, at 20:55, M. Spreeman wrote: > Although a climate control system installed in the piano will help > eleviate most potential damage, be advised that some manufacturers, > Fazioli included, have clauses in the warranty that void coverage of > soundboard cracks in homes with radiant heat. Michael C. Spreeman http://www.spreemanpianoinnovations.com -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 2118 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20070202/4777c6fd/attachment.bin
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