RE: [Harp-L] Mould on amplifiers

["Tom Klingl" <tom.klingl@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Billy,

there are chemical solutions against mould. Most of the products I know for
bathrooms and showers also have a bleaching effect since they are on a
chlorine base (see also http://www.peakpureair.com/chlorine-bleach-mold.htm
- no affiliations). 

I heard that vinegar sometimes helps. Other websites recommend 80% ethanol
(which might be a good idea in your case since you use it on tolex).
Hydrogen peroxide 5% might not be such a good idea for it is a strong
bleaching agent. Try first on a hidden spot. If you find a non-bleaching
fungizide then go for it (if nobody sleeps in this room).

A good idea might be a dehumidifier for your studio and music room and
control air humidity with a hygrometer.

Best, Tom


-----Original Message-----
From: Billy James [mailto:billyjames@xxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 5:20 AM
To: harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx; harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] Mould on amplifiers


 I was wondering has anyone got any sensible ideas or old wives potions to
stop mould from growing on the tolex of stationary amps in my music room and
studio.. I  live in a sub tropical region, but it vis not necessarily a very
damp climate, however I notice several of my smaller amps, without covers,
get a grey dusty mould growing on them over time during more humid months.