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  • Posted in: Pianotech

    I have worked with a mover when a piano is delivered, I met him at the home with an air compressor, and blow the insides clean. ------------------------------ Les Koltvedt Marietta GA lkpianos@gmail.com ------------------------------

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    Don't forget to number the keys before you remove the keys!! Sometimes you can still see where they've been stamped but a lot of times you can't on an old piano. I number them with a pen or felt sharpie. Peter Poole

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    Vacuuming is certainly the best way to clean up a piano, but I don't want to bring my vacuum out for every service call, if I do I want to get paid. I use Swiffers and dust out the keys and action and perhaps the pedal area on every service call. If I ...

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    When you say inside, are your talking about the bottom of the piano where the pedals are, or underneath the keys? For the bottom, it's a matter of getting down on your knees and vacuuming out what you can, and/or taking a rag to mop up any dust that ...

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    Hi all What's the best way to clean dust buildup from inside an upright piano ? Any tips / special tools for this ? How often should this be done in a dusty environment ? Thanks Dylan

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    Thanks Dave for your comments and if I misinterpreted others' remarks, my apologies. The background on this is that I took a break from the list serve for the last couple of months because I didn't like how aggravated I was getting by certain individuals ...

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    I do know or believe these are monitored. If you check inappropriate then they are checked. ------------------------------ Larry Messerly, RPT Bringing Harmony to Homes www.lacrossepianotuning.com ljmesserly@gmail.com 928-899-7292 ---------------- ...

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    David, I hear you, regardless of what you were trying to specify or how I perceived it. These threads are supposedly monitored. But there is way too much to stay on top of to be truly effective, and comments may not be interpreted the same. There is no ...

  • Posted in: CAUT

    Hi James, I received a ‘Mail Undeliverable’ reply to my reply regarding the Erard information. I had sent an email reply to your request last weekend with photos and serial number. Hope this forum post will find its way to you. Seems like your email ...

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    Alan, I will not be able to give my Chemical and biohazards in piano technology class this year at our convention. However.... Hantavirus is an enveloped virus that is inactivated by drying or contact with fresh water. The risk is mostly contact with ...

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    Fw gives you a false read. And because it does, the entire current system of measurement is incorrect. One may think they are getting a controlled and even inertia but its the opposite. Fw does not tell you the correct amount of lead to put in the key ...

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    I'll one up Peter. In addition to a human playing the piano regularly: Seriously, though, I love these kinds of threads so that if I come across a similar situation I won't be caught just scratching my head. Thanks everyone! ------------------------------ ...

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    Ergonomically, the proper height of the pedal should put your foot in a natural 90 degree angle to your fibula when the pedal is at rest in the up position with the pedal in contact with the ball of your foot. ------------------------------ David Love ...

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    Hi Floyd, Unfortunately, I've never thought to measure pedal height before and can't speak to that aspect, but part of me wonders if it's not that the damper upstop rail is set too low. I've seen this once before, and the pianist complained that the ...

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    I don't want to get too into this, clearly I've taken up residence, rent free, in somebody's head. But a couple of comments. First, a spreadsheet can be a very helpful visual aid and I hope people will get some benefit. If they aren't interested then ...

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    It's quite possible I'm reading it the wrong way. It wouldn't be the first time. I did post it to PTG – L which is probably where it belongs. It was a legitimate question about website options, not meant to be an editorial piece ------------------------------ ...

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    Our piano instructor here at the university has commented that the sustain pedal travel on our Steinway B feels somewhat short. I've ascertained that the pedal travel is .81 inches (13/16"), which is at the narrow end of the range I've measured in 9 ...

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    I could be wrong...but I think Don was being serious and jocular simultaneously. Peter Grey Piano Doctor ------------------------------ Peter Grey Stratham NH (603) 686-2395 pianodoctor57@gmail.com ------------------------------

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    I had a couple of cases just like that. Wish I had video of it happening. One was comical, the other ended as a total disaster. Peter Grey Piano Doctor ------------------------------ Peter Grey Stratham NH (603) 686-2395 pianodoctor57@gmail.com ...

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    The title would be Cats on Patrol . I read a story about 2 cats that patrol the grounds of a distillery and keep vermin from getting into grains and store rooms. They put little gps devices on them and some cameras and found that the cats followed a regular ...

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    That's an interesting response. Do we have issues that I'm unaware of? I wasn't referring to anyone who has responded to this so far. But I think there are people on this list who seem to enjoy being the antagonist. Perhaps people consider me one ...

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    Thanks so much for pointing that out, oh Piano Doctor! Alan ------------------------------ Alan Eder, RPT Herb Alpert School of Music California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA 661.904.6483 ------------------------------

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    Since (as we know) the best mouse proofing is to play the piano daily as they will not inhabit a clanging noise box to raise their family in. But a quiet one is a wonderful place to do it. Many piano owners are unaware of this factoid. Peter Grey ...

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    Good question. Don't rightly know, Peter, but will endeavor to find out. Alan ------------------------------ Alan Eder, RPT Herb Alpert School of Music California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA 661.904.6483 ------------------------------

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    Alan, Is this (by chance) in a 2nd house that is visited NOT on a daily basis, and the piano NOT played on a daily basis? Just wondering. Peter Grey Piano Doctor ------------------------------ Peter Grey Stratham NH (603) 686-2395 pianodoctor57@gmail.com ...

  • Posted in: CAUT

    A gloved hand just might work. thanks for the idea, Scott! Alan ------------------------------ Alan Eder, RPT Herb Alpert School of Music California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA 661.904.6483 ------------------------------

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    Thanks, James. Have you considered a TV series about your cop clad cats? Alan ------------------------------ Alan Eder, RPT Herb Alpert School of Music California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA 661.904.6483 ------------------------------

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    Just add me, er, I mean, 'the individual' to your junk / spam email list. �� Don Mannino Sent from my phone.

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    If I have given any reason to anyone to want to block me, it would be kind to tell me directly and why, and if having given any reason for anyone to want to block any communications I apologise. If I'm not the reason for anyone wanting to block anyone ...

  • Posted in: CAUT

    My first thought is to simply put on a glove, hold your breath, reach in there, and grab it. However, I’d think you’d want to clean out the whole system—liner, any remaining water, etc. Otherwise then you’ve got “dead mouse juice” remaining in there, ...

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    I would encapsulate the entire tank with a heavy plastic contractor quality trash bag after unplugging the system and drop it all into 5 gallon bucket. Depending on the age of the system it maybe a good time to upgrade to the latest system rather than ...

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    That's how I understood you fwiw. Based on a cursory search I don't think Higher Logic can do that. Take that with a grain of salt, I'm neither expert nor an admin.

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    Bingo! Thanks for the most on-point suggestion thus far, David. (I was not even aware that such information was available...) I will pass it on. Alan ------------------------------ Alan Eder, RPT Herb Alpert School of Music California Institute of ...

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    Good idea, Cindy. That just might work where the immediate removal of the mouse corpse is concerned. Alan ------------------------------ Alan Eder, RPT Herb Alpert School of Music California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA 661.904.6483 ------- ...

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    Thanks for your "bigger picture" perspective on this, Peter! Alan ------------------------------ Alan Eder, RPT Herb Alpert School of Music California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA 661.904.6483 ------------------------------

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    The recommendations are clearly laid out in the 'New Humidity System Protocols', update released in 2016. Chapter 22 'Removing Smaller Rodents from the Tank' covers this under Section 4 'Single Tank Incidents' ------------------------------ David Patterson ...

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    A large curved hemostat. I have one, can't remember why. Cindy Strehlow, RPT

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    It would appear to me that this client has a BIGGER problem than simply a mouse in his tank. Mice follow the scent trail of their friends and relatives. There is now a "welcome mat" laid out leading directly to his piano. If he is to solve problem he ...

  • Posted in: CAUT

    I know Hantavirus can be a concern, so yes to a professional removing the mouse. Presumably, the tank will need a thorough cleaning, so if he/ she can get a bit of instruction, they could drop the tank, get rid of mouse and clean the pieces in/ around ...

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    I think we "understand" what is being suggested... Peter Grey Piano Doctor ------------------------------ Peter Grey Stratham NH (603) 686-2395 pianodoctor57@gmail.com ------------------------------

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    I think you're misunderstanding my request. Not for the PTG to block users, but for an individual user to block other users. If you think really hard about it I think you'll understand why. Just like social media, which is basically what this is. ...

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    When a Clown tells me to STFU, then you know i'm not going to. So here's my reflections on dealing with a comedian (and i'm just being nice).. Bad Soundboard engineering, which is why he wonders how in the world i get my boards so light. Yes, 5-8lbs ...

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    I've modified the sheet and attached it here to include a simple way to self-generate your own SW curve based on FW targets that will fit the AR that that you have in the system. If you know how to chart and calculate trendline curves (I've posted that ...

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    If not a technician I would trust a farmer. ------------------------------ Larry Messerly, RPT Bringing Harmony to Homes www.lacrossepianotuning.com ljmesserly@gmail.com 928-899-7292 ------------------------------

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    I've been amazed at how not easy things can be, when trying to keep a web framework working ��. Just saying.

  • Posted in: CAUT

    Client needs to hire a qualified exterminator. ------------------------------ Parker Leigh RPT Winchester VA (540) 722-3865 ------------------------------

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    Larry, The piano is over 100 miles away, and the client wants to address the issue themself without having the technician make the (expensive) trip out. The client is apprehensive about removing the tank--although I agree with your take on the situation ...

  • Posted in: Pianotech

    Why would one not drop the tank? I would want to service the system with deep cleaning and fresh pads. ------------------------------ Larry Messerly, RPT Bringing Harmony to Homes www.lacrossepianotuning.com ljmesserly@gmail.com 928-899-7292 ------ ...

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    Sure. Step #1. BE SURE to first unplug the PLSS. Regards, Norman. ------------------------------ Norman Brickman Potomac Piano Service Potomac, Maryland potomacpiano@verizon.net https://potomacpiano.com (301) 983.9321 ----------------------------- ...

  • Hi everybody, I've taken John up on this offer. It is now closed. Joseph Brasher ------------------------------ Joseph Brasher Laramie WY 13073145598 ------------------------------