Wim is correct. I've dealt with this a few times myself. Fumigation does
not seem to harm anything. The big concern is how much damage has been
done. I have had to essentially make a new keyframe and replace a leg
(as well as careful epoxy fill of tunnels in the case) after they
happily ate their way up from the treble corner. Other times it's not
that extreme. Be sure to evaluate the extent of the damage and estimate
the repairs before starting any treatment. It may be best to just send
the poor thing to the dump, since it was a free piano anyway....
Dave
New Orleans (Formosan Termite Capital of the Continental US)
On 3/30/16 2:21 PM, Willem Blees via Piano Technicians Guild wrote:
> We have a lot of termites here in Hawaii. There is nothing unusual about having the piano treated. It will kill the termites. But you need to asses what part of the pianio they got to, and what kind of damage they left behind. Some of it you can fix, some of it you can't, or don't have to.
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Hannah
We have a lot of termites here in Hawaii. There is nothing unusual about having the piano treated. It will kill the termites. But you need to asses what part of the pianio they got to, and what kind of damage they left behind. Some of it you can fix, some of it you can't, or don't have to.
If they got into the pin block , you can epoxy the area effected. If they got in the case, unless it shows, just leave well enough alone. I've seen extensive damage done to the key frame and even the key bed. Again, some of you can fix, some of it you can't.
It's basic ally up to the customer as to how much they are willing to spend to repair the damage.
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Willem "Wim" Blees, RPT
Mililani, HI 96789
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