minimum temps for running old hardware?

I think you'd have to get to temperatures well below freezing before these parts had problems. Bear in mind that they generate some heat so they'll be warmer than the ambient temperature. Condensation from warming after being exposed to significant cold might be a worry though. Jim -----Original Message----- From: cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Jules Richardson Sent: January-27-14 8:17 AM To: General at photojim.ca; Discussion at photojim.ca:On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts Subject: minimum temps for running old hardware? We're all reasonably aware of the tendency for vintage hardware to get a little flaky if it's too hot - but what about the other side? I expect that the electronics aren't particularly troubled by the cold, but what about tape units, floppy drives, hard drives, magnetic media? When is it too cold for them to work reliably? cheers Jules