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Suction Box for Late Aeolian Player Pianos
By Rich Ingram

I have worked on several 1970s Aeolian players and most have
needed a new suction box (because of a weak motor).  Does anyone
have experience with these players?  They have a plastic valve unit
on top of the suction box that I am assuming is where the problem is
(in addition to weak suction).  Most available suction boxes have
only one hose outlet, but the Aeolian needs several.

In the past I have just drilled a hole in the large tube coming out
of the top of the suction box and inserted the small hose in it (yes,
I know it is not the best way).   I hope there is someone out there
that has repaired several of these and knows the best way to do it.

Thanks, Rich Ingram
Southern California


(Message sent Thu 12 Nov 2009, 04:06:48 GMT, from time zone GMT-0800.)

Key Words in Subject:  Aeolian, Box, Late, Pianos, Player, Suction

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