Soft water works very well, also. If it is a church I just recommend they find a member with a softener at home and have them bring a gallon jug every week. Dean Dean May cell 812.239.3359 PianoRebuilders.com 812.235.5272 Terre Haute IN 47802 -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of tuner at helmsmusic.net Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 8:58 AM To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: Tuning Service/Dampp-Chaser Service Hi Matthew - I do charge extra for both the pads and the service. The humidifier rod, and sometimes the tank, need to be cleaned of all the gunk/mineral deposits, and the system checked to see that it's working properly. I also fill the tank if the light is flashing. Does it take extra time? Yes, so I charge for it. BTW, I typically only have to change the pads & service the system annually - I tell my customers to use distilled water, which drastically reduces the buildup on the humidifier rod, and extends the life of the pads. If they're crusty at the 6 month tuning, of course, I change them, but this is almost never necessary if they use distilled water. -- Scott A. Helms, RPT Helms Music Enterprises www.helmsmusic.net
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