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Hello all,

I have a client with a buzz that seems to be coming from a PLS dehumidifier rod vibrating against the clip in a grand piano. The buzz went away when I slid the rod around, but I am concerned about it coming back.

My normal instinct would be to put a piece of felt around the rod in the clip, but should I be worried about the potential of overheating the felt and starting a fire? It seems extremely unlikely, as the rods don't get super hot, but obviously the stakes are also extremely high.

Peter,

Why not simply replace the clips?

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

Hello all,

I have a client with a buzz that seems to be coming from a PLS dehumidifier rod vibrating against the clip in a grand piano. The buzz went away when I slid the rod around, but I am concerned about it coming back.

My normal instinct would be to put a piece of felt around the rod in the clip, but should I be worried about the potential of overheating the felt and starting a fire? It seems extremely unlikely, as the rods don't get super hot, but obviously the stakes are also extremely high.

If this is the old style metal clip, replace it with the new plastic clip. If it's the new style plastic clip, replace it with a new clip. Make sure it is firmly screwed in.

Peter,

Why not simply replace the clips?

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

Hello all,

I have a client with a buzz that seems to be coming from a PLS dehumidifier rod vibrating against the clip in a grand piano. The buzz went away when I slid the rod around, but I am concerned about it coming back.

My normal instinct would be to put a piece of felt around the rod in the clip, but should I be worried about the potential of overheating the felt and starting a fire? It seems extremely unlikely, as the rods don't get super hot, but obviously the stakes are also extremely high.

It is a new-style plastic clip. I suppose I can just replace both clips and hope for the best - I probably have some extras.

If this is the old style metal clip, replace it with the new plastic clip. If it's the new style plastic clip, replace it with a new clip. Make sure it is firmly screwed in.

Peter,

Why not simply replace the clips?

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

Hello all,

I have a client with a buzz that seems to be coming from a PLS dehumidifier rod vibrating against the clip in a grand piano. The buzz went away when I slid the rod around, but I am concerned about it coming back.

My normal instinct would be to put a piece of felt around the rod in the clip, but should I be worried about the potential of overheating the felt and starting a fire? It seems extremely unlikely, as the rods don't get super hot, but obviously the stakes are also extremely high.

It is a new-style plastic clip. I suppose I can just replace both clips and hope for the best - I probably have some extras.

If this is the old style metal clip, replace it with the new plastic clip. If it's the new style plastic clip, replace it with a new clip. Make sure it is firmly screwed in.

Peter,

Why not simply replace the clips?

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

Hello all,

I have a client with a buzz that seems to be coming from a PLS dehumidifier rod vibrating against the clip in a grand piano. The buzz went away when I slid the rod around, but I am concerned about it coming back.

My normal instinct would be to put a piece of felt around the rod in the clip, but should I be worried about the potential of overheating the felt and starting a fire? It seems extremely unlikely, as the rods don't get super hot, but obviously the stakes are also extremely high.

It is a new-style plastic clip. I suppose I can just replace both clips and hope for the best - I probably have some extras.

If this is the old style metal clip, replace it with the new plastic clip. If it's the new style plastic clip, replace it with a new clip. Make sure it is firmly screwed in.

Peter,

Why not simply replace the clips?

Peter Grey Piano Doctor 

Hello all,

I have a client with a buzz that seems to be coming from a PLS dehumidifier rod vibrating against the clip in a grand piano. The buzz went away when I slid the rod around, but I am concerned about it coming back.

My normal instinct would be to put a piece of felt around the rod in the clip, but should I be worried about the potential of overheating the felt and starting a fire? It seems extremely unlikely, as the rods don't get super hot, but obviously the stakes are also extremely high.