> On Nov 30, 2014, at 11:01 AM, ROBERT LEBLANC r_leblanc@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> Sam,
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> Thanks for the information about the two distinct versions of the Dampp Chaser for upright pianos.
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> I'm very encouraged by all the extremely helpful information that's been provided by Bill, Carol and yourself. With my renewed understanding, I'll be following up on the external Dampp Chaser version that's suited for the upright Disklavier.
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> I'll be sure to let everyone know how things work.
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> Robert
> From: "Skanter123 skanter123@... [disklavier]" <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, 29 November, 2014 11:14:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [disklavier] Re:Thoughts on Installing Dampp Chaser on Disklavier Upright
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> Robert, there are two distinct upright versions of the Damppchaser; one is meant to be installed on the inside, the other is meant to be it installed on the back. They are completely different. For example, the internal version has one dehumidifier heating bar, the external version has four. The tanks, tubing and wiring are completely different. I have both.
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> The are other major differences. Make sure you buy and have installed the correct version for the back.
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> Sam
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> On Nov 30, 2014, at 12:49 AM, ROBERT LEBLANC r_leblanc@... [disklavier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> Carol,
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> Thank you for the info about installing the Dampp Chaser on the back of the DKV upright and covering up the back of the piano. That sounds like a great approach and is consistent with others have suggested.
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> While I would be delighted to be able to maintain 50% RH in the house throughout the winter months, unfortunately I have to contend with ambient outdoor temps between 5 and -30 F throughout the winter season. At 50% RH, my windows (top-of-the-line energy-efficient triple pane) would totally frost over due to condensation. The reality is that I have to regulate the indoor humidity somewhere between 20% and 25% RH. This is a common practice in the area where I live.
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> Apart from my DKV piano, I have individual (simple) humidification systems for all of my other stringed instruments and they have all held up extremely well over the past decades.
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> . . . / Robert
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> From: "Carol Beigel carol@... [disklavier]" <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, 29 November, 2014 8:43:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [disklavier] Thoughts on Installing Dampp Chaser on Disklavier Upright
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> Since this is an upright piano you are in luck. The complete Dampp Chaser system can be installed on the back of the piano and not inside. The humidifier tanks are nowhere near the electronics. A cover can also be installed over the entire back of the piano. My personal recommendation to protect your own health as well as any woodwork in your house is to crank up the whole-house system. 20% RH is way too low. Try for at least 50% RH.
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> Carol Beigel
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> On Nov 29, 2014, at 8:22 PM, ROBERT LEBLANC r_leblanc@... [diskla vier] <disklavier@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> My house's relative humidity during the winter months is far from ideal for a piano. This is a result of having to keep the furnace humidifier turned down to about 20% to avoid condensation build-up on the windows.
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> To address the chronic low humidity levels, I'm considering having a Dampp Chaser installed on my Disklavier upright MX1Z. I would really appreciate hearing what others here may think about this.
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> I assume there's room inside the piano for the Dampp Chaser components. As for the Disklavier internal electronic components, I can't imagine exposing them to 'moderate' humidity levels should pose any significant problems.
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> Robert
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