Klarinet Archive - Posting 000159.txt from 2011/02

From: John Brophy <johnbrophy0@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Humidifying BAM double clarinet case
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:55:46 -0500

one thing to note is that excessive moisture may cause rust on springs, if
they are blue steel rather than brass. I think heat and temperature can
cause problems: Boosey used to advertise bakelite instruments "for regiments
that may be stationed in the tropics." it's the sudden change that causes
problems. If you know a cello player or guitarist, they'll probably have
plenty experience in defending timber

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 4:58 PM, Rachel Roessel <gsurosey@-----.com> wrote:

> I took a pill bottle and punched some holes in the cap and put a damp
> sponge in
> there. Is this even helping? I ask because the hygrometer isn't reflecting
> any
> changes (I know the hygrometer is working). The humidity level in my case
> is
> just a hair under 40%. When I close the case, I wonder if that impedes what
> I'm
> trying to do? It looks like the case closing just closes off the bottle in
> the
> accessory slot and cancels out what I'm trying to do, which is humidify the
> clarinets in the case.
>
> I've heard mixed reviews about the commercial stuff out there (Dampit and
> whatnot). Most of what I've heard is that those things don't work (or don't
> work
> well).
>
> I move into a different apartment next week (no more roommate, woohoo). If
> I
> close off a room and run my humidifier with the case open, will that help?
>
> Rachel
>
>
>
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