Player Piano Electric Vacuum Motor/Suction Box,Play/Rewind Volume Ctrl DS2-120

International buyers, PLEASE see note at end of description.

Fairly straightforward installation. Select a location to drill a 1 1/4" hole to install included brass connector (this is usually in a reservoir, not one of the bellows that is connected to the pump pedals (care needs to be taken to avoid any internal springs) - if in doubt send me a pic of the foot pump mechanism and I'll be glad to make recommendations). Pick a convenient location for the box housing the control knobs and install using included hardware, pick a location and install the switch that senses play/rewind (it's connected to a lever or rod that moves when the player is switched between play and rewind - this is how the system knows which suction level (as determined by one of the two knobs) to use. Wiring harness is color coded - connect same colored wires via the included wire nuts. Ready to ship, goes out the same day when purchased before 2pm CST (Mon-Fri). This suction box is designed internally to limit transmission of vibrations from the motor to the box and it is felted on the bottom to help prevent noise transmission from the box to the piano. I get asked sometimes if this pump will work for a player that is not working.... If the piano isn't playing at all with the foot pumped bellows I doubt this pump will help. This pump will work well for pianos that are somewhat to moderately leaky - 70" is a LOT of suction. If it plays when you pump the foot pedals, even if you have to pump pretty fast, this suction box should help. My "test player" is a piano that was probably restored 40 years ago, is a very leaky hard to pump player, and this box works for it. It would certainly play better if it were completely restored, but for now....

I've done player restorations for 30+ years and am glad to answer questions about this product before or after the sale. My contact info is included with every item and you can also reach me through eBay. Installation of a suction box is usually not a…