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Greetings,

I will soon be installing a two-tank Piano Life-Saver System in a Bosendorfer 225 (ca. 2010). Although I have not seen the beam configuration under the soundboard in this particular Bosendorfer, I expect that the beams are in a "grid" configuration (as opposed to the more common "fan" configuration), like the two other Bosendorfers in which I have installed PLS systems. The "grid" makes fitting in the various components--at the recommended distances from each other--more of a challenge than usual.

If anyone has any experience-born advice on how best to lay out the components, and other tips for working in these relatively tight spaces (I am already armed with a stubby Philips-head screwdriver!), I would very much appreciate hearing about that.

Thanks,

Alan

Greetings,

I will soon be installing a two-tank Piano Life-Saver System in a Bosendorfer 225 (ca. 2010). Although I have not seen the beam configuration under the soundboard in this particular Bosendorfer, I expect that the beams are in a "grid" configuration (as opposed to the more common "fan" configuration), like the two other Bosendorfers in which I have installed PLS systems. The "grid" makes fitting in the various components--at the recommended distances from each other--more of a challenge than usual.

If anyone has any experience-born advice on how best to lay out the components, and other tips for working in these relatively tight spaces (I am already armed with a stubby Philips-head screwdriver!), I would very much appreciate hearing about that.

Thanks,

Alan

Greetings,

I will soon be installing a two-tank Piano Life-Saver System in a Bosendorfer 225 (ca. 2010). Although I have not seen the beam configuration under the soundboard in this particular Bosendorfer, I expect that the beams are in a "grid" configuration (as opposed to the more common "fan" configuration), like the two other Bosendorfers in which I have installed PLS systems. The "grid" makes fitting in the various components--at the recommended distances from each other--more of a challenge than usual.

If anyone has any experience-born advice on how best to lay out the components, and other tips for working in these relatively tight spaces (I am already armed with a stubby Philips-head screwdriver!), I would very much appreciate hearing about that.

Thanks,

Alan

The diameter of my 1/4 driver was too big to get into the recessed area of the heater tube hangers so I chucked the driver up in my drill press and held a file to the end to reduce the diameter. Also a lot of the latest drill drivers are really small Anna can fit up in the small areas. 

Greetings,

I will soon be installing a two-tank Piano Life-Saver System in a Bosendorfer 225 (ca. 2010). Although I have not seen the beam configuration under the soundboard in this particular Bosendorfer, I expect that the beams are in a "grid" configuration (as opposed to the more common "fan" configuration), like the two other Bosendorfers in which I have installed PLS systems. The "grid" makes fitting in the various components--at the recommended distances from each other--more of a challenge than usual.

If anyone has any experience-born advice on how best to lay out the components, and other tips for working in these relatively tight spaces (I am already armed with a stubby Philips-head screwdriver!), I would very much appreciate hearing about that.

Thanks,

Alan

Greetings,

I will soon be installing a two-tank Piano Life-Saver System in a Bosendorfer 225 (ca. 2010). Although I have not seen the beam configuration under the soundboard in this particular Bosendorfer, I expect that the beams are in a "grid" configuration (as opposed to the more common "fan" configuration), like the two other Bosendorfers in which I have installed PLS systems. The "grid" makes fitting in the various components--at the recommended distances from each other--more of a challenge than usual.

If anyone has any experience-born advice on how best to lay out the components, and other tips for working in these relatively tight spaces (I am already armed with a stubby Philips-head screwdriver!), I would very much appreciate hearing about that.

Thanks,

Alan

Hi Alan, I've attached Dampp Chaser's recommend installation Schematics for "Grid Patterned Beams.  I believe the Double tank system is necessary in most of these situations as the two tanks are smaller in size and can be installed between the beams.

Melanie

Greetings,

I will soon be installing a two-tank Piano Life-Saver System in a Bosendorfer 225 (ca. 2010). Although I have not seen the beam configuration under the soundboard in this particular Bosendorfer, I expect that the beams are in a "grid" configuration (as opposed to the more common "fan" configuration), like the two other Bosendorfers in which I have installed PLS systems. The "grid" makes fitting in the various components--at the recommended distances from each other--more of a challenge than usual.

If anyone has any experience-born advice on how best to lay out the components, and other tips for working in these relatively tight spaces (I am already armed with a stubby Philips-head screwdriver!), I would very much appreciate hearing about that.

Thanks,

Alan

Melanie,

You are a gem, and a rare one at that. What in the world would we ever do without you?!?! (Banish the thought…)

With appreciation,

Alan

Hi Alan, I've attached Dampp Chaser's recommend installation Schematics for "Grid Patterned Beams.  I believe the Double tank system is necessary in most of these situations as the two tanks are smaller in size and can be installed between the beams.

Melanie

Greetings,

I will soon be installing a two-tank Piano Life-Saver System in a Bosendorfer 225 (ca. 2010). Although I have not seen the beam configuration under the soundboard in this particular Bosendorfer, I expect that the beams are in a "grid" configuration (as opposed to the more common "fan" configuration), like the two other Bosendorfers in which I have installed PLS systems. The "grid" makes fitting in the various components--at the recommended distances from each other--more of a challenge than usual.

If anyone has any experience-born advice on how best to lay out the components, and other tips for working in these relatively tight spaces (I am already armed with a stubby Philips-head screwdriver!), I would very much appreciate hearing about that.

Thanks,

Alan

When all else fails call Piano Life Saver/ aka Dampp-Chaser  . I have done it from the field and they helped with some very challenging installs especially in verticals. The schematic diagrams are probably a few years old by now but they are great to have. You should probably consider an undercover but make sure there are no pinched fill tubes . It helps to have some good pillows and an auto creeper as well as good lighting. Allow about 5 hours  3 for the install 2 for the nap

You are right ... Melanie and all of the staff at Brooks LTD are great

Melanie,

You are a gem, and a rare one at that. What in the world would we ever do without you?!?! (Banish the thought…)

With appreciation,

Alan

Hi Alan, I've attached Dampp Chaser's recommend installation Schematics for "Grid Patterned Beams.  I believe the Double tank system is necessary in most of these situations as the two tanks are smaller in size and can be installed between the beams.

Melanie

Greetings,

I will soon be installing a two-tank Piano Life-Saver System in a Bosendorfer 225 (ca. 2010). Although I have not seen the beam configuration under the soundboard in this particular Bosendorfer, I expect that the beams are in a "grid" configuration (as opposed to the more common "fan" configuration), like the two other Bosendorfers in which I have installed PLS systems. The "grid" makes fitting in the various components--at the recommended distances from each other--more of a challenge than usual.

If anyone has any experience-born advice on how best to lay out the components, and other tips for working in these relatively tight spaces (I am already armed with a stubby Philips-head screwdriver!), I would very much appreciate hearing about that.

Thanks,

Alan