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Author: cj
Date: 2001-12-29 18:07
Hey all,
Maybe this is a dumb question...but where in my case should I put the humistat? I've browsed through the other discussions on this board about it but couldn't find the answer to this
Thanks!
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Author: Greg
Date: 2001-12-29 20:26
It depends on the temp. For the best results with reed performance, set the temp. at around 70 - 71 degrees and the humidity at around 35 percent. You may need a humidifier in the winter (depending on if it gets cold enough where you live) and a dehumidifier and/or an air conditioner in the summer.
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Author: Greg
Date: 2001-12-29 20:32
Sorry, didn't read your message right the first time. I was talking about ROOM conditions while playing.
It depends on what style device you have. If small, in the bell or just inside the case anywhere it'll fit without scratching the wood or bend keys. If you use the long tube style humidifiers that string players use (Dampits I believe they're called), down the bore of the instrument.
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Author: L. Omar Henderson
Date: 2001-12-30 22:51
IMHO 35% RH is really too low and will dehydrate both horn and reeds. I like the RH about 45-55% where mold and mildew will not grow but closer to the moisture needed to rehydrate reeds. I would not but any humidifying device in direct contact with the clarinet or the keywork (in tight cases this is a problem) but I keep my MP in a special bag in the assessory pouch and use that area for humidity devices, silver tarnish inhibitor, and a little chemical indicator card that indicates RH roughly from 30-50% RH. You can spend a little or a lot on controlling RH but check back through the BB for some inexpensive ideas.
The Doctor
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