Talk to me about Humidification!
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Talk to me about Humidification!
OK,
I'm researching getting a piano - and am interested in the above aspect of its care. Specifically I'd like the participants here to advise me of:
What type of meter I'd need?
What type of humidifier I'd need, not specifically one that needs to fit in the Piano, either?
Are any of you aware of an Air-con unit that also can deal with humidification issues?
Thanks,
Andy
I'm researching getting a piano - and am interested in the above aspect of its care. Specifically I'd like the participants here to advise me of:
What type of meter I'd need?
What type of humidifier I'd need, not specifically one that needs to fit in the Piano, either?
Are any of you aware of an Air-con unit that also can deal with humidification issues?
Thanks,
Andy
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Post by Barrie Heaton »
First you need to look at the room to see if you need a humidifier what is the swing and what is it at present
it is better to control the room but that can cost I have a client who spent 7k to keep the room at 45% and 65F all year round
Barrie,
it is better to control the room but that can cost I have a client who spent 7k to keep the room at 45% and 65F all year round
Barrie,
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Post by sussexpianos »
the type and age of the piano will be helpful as it makes a diffiference. If its a modern type piano then Id recommend an auto climate system like Damp-chaser. Id like these fitted to all pianos as it will protect the woods in the long term but they are expensive in the UK( in the states they are half the price but the wrong voltage).
If the piano is an older model then get a room humidifier( just place it next to the piano) with a selctable dial and have it around 55-65% RH. The Germans like to use room humidifiers for pianos. I have a customer with one for his 1920's JB upright and it keeps it in tune wonderfuly.
If the piano is an older model then get a room humidifier( just place it next to the piano) with a selctable dial and have it around 55-65% RH. The Germans like to use room humidifiers for pianos. I have a customer with one for his 1920's JB upright and it keeps it in tune wonderfuly.
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