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Hey gang,
Moving my new Bluthner tomorrow from one room to the next and noticed this morning that the d.c. needs water. Is it ok to fill before moving? I actually poured in a little, then had second thoughts and decided I'd better check.
Recommendations?
Many thanks,
CG
Last edited by cardguy; 04/26/09 12:45 PM.
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I'd wait...
tons of moisture in our air right now.
Let us know how you make out with the move CG.
Hope it 'turns' out 'upright' and 'grand'!
(forgive the puns)
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I'd wait to fill until after the move. And if the piano is to be put on it's side, the D-C will be disassembled anyway. But yes, it should be filled so the complete system is ready to go.
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The op says the piano is being moved to another ROOM. I really wouldn't worry. The worst that would happen is a little bit of spilling if the piano is jerked. So, grab a couple paper towels, wipe up the mess and BAM! Good as new:)
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Many thanks evryone.Lil,I'll let you know how we do.
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The op says the piano is being moved to another ROOM. I really wouldn't worry. The worst that would happen is a little bit of spilling if the piano is jerked. So, grab a couple paper towels, wipe up the mess and BAM! Good as new:) I realize that. But if it is a vertical, that water tank is inside the piano! And if it's a grand, unless the doors are really big, professional movers are going to have to do the job so the piano can be moved on it's side. 
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If it is going to be moved in a day or so, unplug it and leave it empty. Don't leave it plugged in and empty....
Movers can tend to be a bit rough when pushing pianos around sometimes. I've had a call or 2 where the humidifier had been filled in a vertical and while moving, water was then splashed onto the strings.
The safest way? Remove the humidifier reservoir and re-install after the move.
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