Is it necessary for me to put the dehumidification box inside the piano?

dehumidification box - dehumidification box photo
@youless (112507)
Guangzhou, China
March 19, 2013 10:17am CST
When I bought the new piano, I was told that I must put a dehumidification box inside as the moist will damage the piano. But on Sunday a piano tuner came to my home to turn our piano. And he told that the dehumidification box didn't work for the piano. I feel confused to it. But I still put it inside the piano anyway because I can see the result. Since after some time, the dehumidification box can be full of water.
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@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
20 Mar 13
Hi youless, from the view of common sense, the water accumulated in the box placed in the piano shows that it works. At least it can help to absorb the humidity May be the piano tuner doesn't have knowledge about the new gadget I suppose. Yeah, like what Hetley has mentioned, remember to replace the box full with water in time. Don't let the water overflowing that might spoil the piano. May be the piano tuner doesn't have knowledge about the new gadget. Since there is room to place the box, it's no harm to keep it there Happy posting
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@youless (112507)
• Guangzhou, China
20 Mar 13
I also think it is no harm to keep it
• Indonesia
20 Mar 13
I put this one inside my car, since i have no piano. Humid smells bad and not good for your piano in long-term. Effortless, and simple to do. Yes, and no harm to do that. Just check it regularly and replace it once necessary.
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@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
20 Mar 13
I don't think it necessary, but I think it helpds preserve it, and prevent daamage in the future.
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@youless (112507)
• Guangzhou, China
20 Mar 13
This is what I think.
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
20 Mar 13
Did he suggest an alternative, something else that could be used for the piano? And did he explain why it didn't work for the piano?
@youless (112507)
• Guangzhou, China
20 Mar 13
Yes, there is also a heating tube but we hardly use it.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
19 Mar 13
hi youless I think the only thing you need worry about is emptying it when its full so it does not just stay in there and humidify the piano but thats easily taken care of I would imagine.
@youless (112507)
• Guangzhou, China
20 Mar 13
I open the cover of the piano and take out the dehumidification box and change a new one.