{"id":281,"date":"2018-01-13T00:37:33","date_gmt":"2018-01-13T05:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pianotechniquemontreal.com\/non-classifiee\/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-dampp-chaser-system\/"},"modified":"2023-06-15T08:35:51","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T12:35:51","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-the-dampp-chaser-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pianotechniquemontreal.com\/en\/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-dampp-chaser-system\/","title":{"rendered":"All you need to know about the Dampp Chaser System"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your piano was a considerable investment, and you probably already know that fluctuations in humidity can damage it and shorten its life!\u00a0 So, when your piano tuner recommends the addition of a Dampp-Chaser system (also called the\u00a0Piano Life Saver<\/b>) for your piano, the following facts will help you to make an informed decision.<\/span><\/p>\n

Piano owners<\/a> are also unanimous about this: since having the system installed,\u00a0<\/span>the<\/b> tunings are more stable<\/b>\u00a0and the piano\u00a0<\/span>sounds and plays better<\/b>. The other good news is that the piano will last twice as long!<\/span><\/p>\n

Why does the installation of the Dampp Chaser system require a professional piano technician?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Dampp-Chaser Corporation provides\u00a0<\/span>training\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0<\/span>certification <\/b>to\u00a0help piano technicians evaluate the system\u2019s relevance in any given environment. Therefore, the company will not sell its products directly to anyone who would prefer to install the device themselves. This policy ensures that the company\u2019s systems are properly installed, based on the condition of the piano, its location and its specific requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

For these reasons, a professional installation is required in order to obtain the\u00a0<\/span>five-year warranty<\/b>\u00a0coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, the ideal environment for a musical instrument would be a museum, with its perfectly controlled atmosphere! If your house is fitted with such a climate control system, you really don\u2019t need a Piano Life Saver device. But if you stop and think about it, how many homeowners keep their air conditioning system working continuously all summer long?<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits of keeping\u00a0the humidity level in your piano constant<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Figure : <\/em>https:\/\/www.pianolifesaver.com\/english\/about\/benefits<\/em><\/a><\/h6>\n

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Few places on Earth offer conditions that are favourable to pianos. Close to the sea, salty air and humidity cause much damage\u00a0to instruments built of wood, wool and steel. Have you ever seen the pianos in Cuban hotels? Here in Canada, the need to heat our homes in winter and the changing seasons in our Nordic climate are the source of many of the problems faced in piano care and maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo:\u00a0 <\/em>Michael Eastman<\/em><\/a><\/h6>\n

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The Piano Life Saver System is easy to maintain<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Invisible<\/b>\u00a0in\u00a0upright pianos, barely visible underneath the soundboard in grand pianos, the system is\u00a0<\/span>completely silent\u00a0<\/b>for all types of instruments. It has a panel with LED lights that indicate when it has power and blink when a water refill is needed (about once a week during winter, less often during summer).<\/span><\/p>\n

The correct amount of\u00a0<\/span>water\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0<\/span>Pad Treatment<\/b>\u00a0is poured into the tank using a Universal Watering can (custom-made by Dampp-Chaser). Just insert the nozzle into the end of the watering tube. One capful of Pad Treatment added to the water inhibits the growth of\u00a0<\/span>mold\u00a0<\/b>and excessive\u00a0<\/span>scale buildup<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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