Organ Restoration
The main features of the restoration to be carried out by David Wells, Organ Builders, Liverpool are outlined below. His draft technical schedule for the organ refurbishment, which includes a stop list, can be provided on request. The work will be guaranteed for twenty years.
The organ will be dismantled. The majority of the pipework and the console will be removed to the workshop.
The console will be completed refurbished using the best of the old parts and replacing the contacts with sterling silver. The console will be re-positioned on a new platform in the North Transept.
- Transmission
- A new solid state electrical system will be installed. New PVC insulated low voltage cabling to be installed throughout
- Key actions
- All new enclosed actions. Existing enclosed actions will be thoroughly restored
- Slider actions
- Complete replacement with sliding solenoids
- Off-note, pedal, Top note & unit chests
- Restored with new electro-magnets
- Reservoirs / trunking
- Cleaned, sealed and adjusted as appropriate
- Slider soundboards
- To be overhauled and made good
- Swell boxes & engines
- The boxes to be cleaned. The engines to be cleaned shutter and repaired with new electro-magnets.
- Choir & Solo sections
- Replanned. Small Choir section on existing Solo site. The Choir section to be adapted for the Solo section. Both to be raised higher to improve projection and provide space for additional facilities e.g. disabled toilets.
- Pipework
- Pipes to be cleaned inside and out and restored. New pipework to match existing
- Site re-assembly items
- Left in situ to receive any necessary attention. Organ framework to be re-constructed and new electrical cabling installed. Pipework to be placed in position, tuned and regulated ready for playing