Klarinet Archive - Posting 000640.txt from 1997/05

From: Karl Krelove <kkrelove@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Humidifiers
Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 12:32:50 -0400

At 12:49 PM 5/23/97 -0400, Clarinetus Bergensis wrote:
>
>Hi I have a question concerning a humidifier in clarinet cases. I have a
>leblanc humidor in with my Buffet Prestige and I was wondering if letting
>the humidity get too high (open to humidor in full) would do any harm, or if
>it is better with too much than too little. The climate is rather dry here,
>but the humidor does not need refilling that often.
>
>Any suggestions, comments?
>
My experience with Dampits and with orange peels (Hans Moenig's preference
over Dampit) is that you'll know if the humidity is too high. The
instrument will be soaking wet when you open the case. I'm certain this
isn't good for the pads, probably not for the wood either. So if the
instrument is actually wet when you take it out, chill out on the
humidifier until things dry out again.

Karl