Klarinet Archive - Posting 000668.txt from 1997/05

From: mipresc@-----.edu (Steve Prescott)
Subj: Re: Humidifiers
Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 05:45:43 -0400

>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?
>
Too much humidity can cause rusted springs, pivots and hinge rods.

Steve

Steve Prescott
Instrument Rep.Tech./ Clarinetist
Indiana State University
mipresc@-----.edu