My name is Don Jeerings, and I have been involved with 6 organ installatons, including the Robert Morton 3/13 installation in the Polk Theater in Lakeland Fl.
I am looking at your photos of the Center Theatre, For a full 3/13 Robert Morton installation, You may be very limited on space.
In the photo, I see two openings(one each side of the stage). Does your Robert Morton 3/13 organ, include the toy counter and rank extensions? If so, you will need to be very prudent with the pipe space and layout in your installation.
You will need to install shutters over the openings for expression, and the blowers will need to be located where they can draw air from inside. Pipe organs are extremely sensitive to air temperature / tuning. I expect the vintage or your organ will employ an OrgoBlow unit. Very heavy with a 5 HP motor, (may be 3 phase)
Is the purchased organ equiped with a combination action operating system?. Be cautious in what operating system you buy. You will find all kinds of helpful (free) advise, but some of it will be only worth what you paid for it.
I have worked on 4 different operating systems.
Our organ uses a “Petersen combination action system” with two 7.5 Hp blowers at 21" pressure. We have an organ elevator lift,in the pit, but do not use it. Our organ sets forward of the procenium, stage Right.
Where do you intend to locate your console?
Since you building is going to require major renovation, now is the time to provide access for cables and air lines to the chambers. Give this full consideration and save major work later.
If you would like to view the installed system in Lakeland Fl, our maintenance crew (4 to 6 people) perform tuning and maintenance each Wednesday. (I have access (for console time) any time the theatre is not in use)
I am 87 years old, quite nimble, and play for pre-show movies, but no longer able to climb in the chambers.
If I or our maintenance Crew chief can be of any hilp (with free advice, for what it’s worth), you can e-mail me.
My name is Don Jeerings, and I have been involved with 6 organ installatons, including the Robert Morton 3/13 installation in the Polk Theater in Lakeland Fl.
I am looking at your photos of the Center Theatre, For a full 3/13 Robert Morton installation, You may be very limited on space.
In the photo, I see two openings(one each side of the stage). Does your Robert Morton 3/13 organ, include the toy counter and rank extensions? If so, you will need to be very prudent with the pipe space and layout in your installation.
You will need to install shutters over the openings for expression, and the blowers will need to be located where they can draw air from inside. Pipe organs are extremely sensitive to air temperature / tuning. I expect the vintage or your organ will employ an OrgoBlow unit. Very heavy with a 5 HP motor, (may be 3 phase)
Is the purchased organ equiped with a combination action operating system?. Be cautious in what operating system you buy. You will find all kinds of helpful (free) advise, but some of it will be only worth what you paid for it.
I have worked on 4 different operating systems.
Our organ uses a “Petersen combination action system” with two 7.5 Hp blowers at 21" pressure. We have an organ elevator lift,in the pit, but do not use it. Our organ sets forward of the procenium, stage Right.
Where do you intend to locate your console?
Since you building is going to require major renovation, now is the time to provide access for cables and air lines to the chambers. Give this full consideration and save major work later.
If you would like to view the installed system in Lakeland Fl, our maintenance crew (4 to 6 people) perform tuning and maintenance each Wednesday. (I have access (for console time) any time the theatre is not in use)
I am 87 years old, quite nimble, and play for pre-show movies, but no longer able to climb in the chambers.
If I or our maintenance Crew chief can be of any hilp (with free advice, for what it’s worth), you can e-mail me.
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