Pipe Organ storage

[Guest]

Hello,

I have to downsize, and move into a smaller place while my house is being built. So I need store my small pipe organ. I was looking to just put it in a storage locker with my other household items. Is there a proper way to store it, other than just to make sure nothing is set on top, or around it?

Thanks!
Sarah

[andyg]

Moved to Pipe Organs rather than Hammond Organs. I'm assuming that it is really a pipe organ you're talking about and not an electronic organ, eg Hammond?

If it is a Hammond, tell us the model number and I'll move it back. If not, I'm sure some of our pipe organ experts will be able to advise, but a few more details of the pipework, number and type of ranks etc would probably help.

[myorgan]

Sarah,

I have a couple of organs in storage in anticipation of a renovation. Just be sure NOTHING is stored directly on the concrete floor. When the seasons change, the cement absorbs and emits moisture, and it can create a mold situation. Suggestions: If things are on wheels, that will help, as the wheels (unless metal) generally aren't affected. You can pick up shipping pallets from various stores for free sometimes, and you can store your items on the pallets.

Depending on where you live (North or South US), the weather changes can affect the components of the pipe organ in various ways.

Hope this helps gets you started.

Michael

[Guest]

Thank you!

[myorgan]

Thank you!

Sarah,

I forgot to mention. Elsewhere (Barton's Theatre Organ Classifieds), there are pipe trays for sale. That may be a viable option, depending on how close you are to them. Worth checking out.

Michael

[Castanea]

I second what Michael said about keeping everything off the floor. We put our church pipe organ in storage for a renovation project, with everything on (used) wooden pallets which we found for free. The organbuilder who did the removal and re-installation strongly recommended climate-controlled storage and we did so; I would likewise recommend that if you can find it. I likewise second his recommendation of pipe trays, if you can find them at moderate expense. They will do a much better job of protecting/organizing the pipes than anything else. I suppose you could make do with boxes and plenty of packing material, at least for the smaller pipes. Best wishes!