From tnrwim@aol.com
Wim
I appreciate your anecdotal stories that have verified in your own mind such placement does no harm in your corner of the world. I still don't really get what the benefit is for you.
For me, I've seen ample damage also to over dried action centers, let alone the pin block issues. That much heat radiating from such close proximity is a bad thing. That is my anecdotal experience.
Dean
Dean
There is nothing anecdotal about my stories. It's not just my experience, but also the experience of technicians who have lived and worked in Hawaii for over 30 years. They are the ones who told me about this. But even for me personally, there have been several instances where a sluggish action returned to normal after I plugged in the DC that was already in the action cavity. And as I have said numerous times now. I have yet to find a pin block with even one marginally loose tuning pin.
Wim
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From: Dean May <deanmay@pianorebuilders.com>
To: pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wed, Nov 24, 2010 2:13 am
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Dehumidifier rods
Wim
I appreciate your anecdotal stories that have verified in your own mind such placement does no harm in your corner of the world. I still don't really get what the benefit is for you.
For me, I've seen ample damage also to over dried action centers, let alone the pin block issues. That much heat radiating from such close proximity is a bad thing. That is my anecdotal experience.
Dean
Dean W May (812) 235-5272
PianoRebuilders.com (888) DEAN-MAY
Terre Haute IN 47802
From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of tnrwim@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:13 PM
To: pianotech@ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Dehumidifier rods
Actually what I am saying WRONG to is the placement of the heating rods. If you put a heat source in an enclosed area like in the action cavity then you are drying out not only the action but also the tuning plank.
In my opinion this is detrimental to any piano.
Regards
Tony
As I mentioned in my first post on this subject, I though tthe same thing as you do. But after tuning many grands over 3 years, I have yet to find one with even one weak tuning pin.
Wim
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From: Tony Caught <acaught@internode.on.net>
To: pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tue, Nov 23, 2010 1:16 pm
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Dehumidifier rods
Hi Wim,
Love to live in Hawaii where things are so constant (possibly because it’s the centre of the world and surrounded by water) but I live on the worlds largest island “Australia” and we have many dry spells caused by winds from over large land masses of dessert or something. I do stand corrected though, there are many places where the humidity will remain relatively constant. From a Government source in Hawaii “Humidity may vary slightly on a daily basis, with an average of 63% humidity in Honolulu, and between varying climate zones and elevation.” One must assume that at some time the humidity does actually fall below 70%.. All areas have different terrains that effect the humidity content of the air regardless of what area you live in.
Actually what I am saying WRONG to is the placement of the heating rods. If you put a heat source in an enclosed area like in the action cavity then you are drying out not only the action but also the tuning plank.
In my opinion this is detrimental to any piano.
Regards
Tony
Tony Caught
acaught@internode.on.net
From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of tnrwim@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, 24 November 2010 5:11 AM
To: pianotech@ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Dehumidifier rods
Anywere that
there is high humidity there are also periods of low humidity.
Tony
With all due respect, that statement is wrong. In Hawaii, and I presume in other tropical areas, like Singapore, the humidity NEVER drops below 70%. Surpisingly, the humidity rarely goes over 90%, either. But it is always in that range.
Wim