With the increasing difficulty of finding replacement elbows, I have
discovered a solution, although expensive, better than PVC plumbing
elbows.

I am currently restoring a Welte system that has several pot metal
flanged elbows and several flanged connectors.  The units are in the
early stages of deterioration, starting to flake, but still whole.

The company that re-plates my pedals and other parts say they routinely
nickel-plate pot metal items, so I'm going to give it a try.  I don't
know any other solution.

My first batch will cost about $16 each.  However, he indicated there
could be savings in numbers, so if this works out and you might need
this service, let me know.

Don Barton - Barton Player Piano Co.
Minneapolis, Minnesota