Hi...I'm David Berliner (the same one mentioned in posts above) and I'm delighted to join you as a concertina.net member and as a participant in this discussion. As a general comment, I would venture to say that it would--if it were possible--take a lengthy and thorough survey of musicians who play the same instrument before you could find more than a handful (if any) whose instruments were maintained under the exact same conditions. There are so many variables, from--as Bob (RWL) observed--the density of the wood, to the configuration and material of the carrying case, the number of times the case is opened, the ambient humidity (which can be affected by the weather, indoor heating, and air conditioning), the care given to the instrument, etc.
Thanks, Bob, for being willing to conduct tests. Of course I'm delighted that your efforts and patience allowed you to find the solution.
Thanks, too, to Noel, for sharing your experiences with Model No.1 and for your other informative posts. (Placing the humidifier so that the felt is always in contact with the water is not necessary, but is a good idea if you have a choice. If filled and closed according to the instructions, it won't leak regardless of the position.)
Which model to use (Model No.1, the smaller, tube-like unit, or Model No.3, the larger, circular unit): As noted in the discussion (and in my first paragraph), it depends on so many factors, and only you know yours. Based on feedback, I would say a minimum of two No.1's or a No.3 if space allows. (You can get the dimensions by going to http://www.humistat.com/Humistat_Model-.htm and http://www.humistat.com/Humistat_Model-3.htm. If you're interested in adding a hygrometer, go to http://www.humistat.com/Humistat_Hygrometer.htm.
To SQZBXR's suggestion about tobacconists: To my knowledge, you won't find our products sold there...unless, unknown to me, one of our distributors is re-selling to that market.
Again, thanks. If you have any questions about HUMISTAT-brand products, please don't hesitate to contact me, either through this forum or the site, or by writing to me at humistat@gmail.com. And I'm certainly very open to any suggestions you may have about the website or anything else.
A very happy, healthy, peaceful, and musical year to you all!
-- David
Hi...I'm David Berliner (the same one mentioned in posts above) and I'm delighted to join you as a concertina.net member and as a participant in this discussion. As a general comment, I would venture to say that it would--if it were possible--take a lengthy and thorough survey of musicians who play the same instrument before you could find more than a handful (if any) whose instruments were maintained under the exact same conditions. There are so many variables, from--as Bob (RWL) observed--the density of the wood, to the configuration and material of the carrying case, the number of times the case is opened, the ambient humidity (which can be affected by the weather, indoor heating, and air conditioning), the care given to the instrument, etc. Thanks, Bob, for being willing to conduct tests. Of course I'm delighted that your efforts and patience allowed you to find the solution. Thanks, too, to Noel, for sharing your experiences with Model No.1 and for your other informative posts. (Placing the humidifier so that the felt is always in contact with the water is not necessary, but is a good idea if you have a choice. If filled and closed according to the instructions, it won't leak regardless of the position.) Which model to use (Model No.1, the smaller, tube-like unit, or Model No.3, the larger, circular unit): As noted in the discussion (and in my first paragraph), it depends on so many factors, and only you know yours. Based on feedback, I would say a minimum of two No.1's or a No.3 if space allows. (You can get the dimensions by going to http://www.humistat.com/Humistat_Model-.htm and http://www.humistat.com/Humistat_Model-3.htm. If you're interested in adding a hygrometer, go to http://www.humistat.com/Humistat_Hygrometer.htm. To SQZBXR's suggestion about tobacconists: To my knowledge, you won't find our products sold there...unless, unknown to me, one of our distributors is re-selling to that market. Again, thanks. If you have any questions about HUMISTAT-brand products, please don't hesitate to contact me, either through this forum or the site, or by writing to me at humistat@gmail.com. And I'm certainly very open to any suggestions you may have about the website or anything else. A very happy, healthy, peaceful, and musical year to you all! -- David