In a message dated 96-09-26 02:47:54 EDT, you write:

> ..., I live here on Long Island by the ocean and the humidity
> problems are terrible.  In the summer there's 100% and when the heat is
> on, there's 10%.  Other than the bucket-in-the-bottom-of-the-Violano
> route or the heat stick, does anyone have suggestions?

I am not sure, but you may be thinking of the OLD system of
"Dampchaser".  They now have an updated system which _combines_
humidifier and "heat stick" with an automatic humidistat so that a
constant humidity level can be maintained.  It's worth looking into.

The best solution is of course to change your Violano's environment.
Have you considered keeping it at my house?    ;-)

Best wishes,¶
Robert Linnstaedt