Effect of COLD

Hi Always wrap the item in some plastic wrap when bring it into a warmer environment. The condensation can do quite a bit of damage. You want it to come up to temperature before exposing it to the wetter warm air. Dwight >From: "Tom Jennings" <tomj(a)wps.com> > >One of the best things to do is also the easiest: move them inside and >leave them, untouched, in a dry place for 24 or more hours. > > > > >On Sun, 2004-01-25 at 13:32, David V. Corbin wrote: >> The largest problem will be condensation. If moisture accumulates, it fill >> mix with any contaminants to produce a nice conductive film which can >> destroy (short out) all of the electronics on power up. >> >> The second (and much easier to deal with) is mechanical tolerance issues. >> Things contract when they get cold and expand when warming up (we all know >> this). If the devices are turned on (especially older items) the

>> be significant enough that the mechanics will be out of tolerance and bind >> and possible bend or break. This is easily cured by NOT turning them on >> until they have completely reached room temperature. >> >> As I said, the moisture problem is much more severe. If the items are

>> in SEALED packaged with a decent amount of Sodium Silicate (or other

>> agent) this should not be much of a problem. But (unfortunatley) we

>> dont pay this much attention when packing "average" gear for storage. >> >> One technique I have used successfully is to (at least partially) >> disassemble the device [covers off at a minimum] while it is still

>> cold. After my finger thaw out, I will then bring it in to an enclosed

>> that has almost no humidity (hot air heating, dehumidifier, chemical water >> absorbers) and let it warm up in there. This will usually eliminate the >> formation of and condensate. >> >> >> Hope this helps. >> >> David. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: cctalk-bounces(a)classiccmp.org >> [mailto:cctalk-bounces@classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Mike >> Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 4:03 PM >> To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org >> Subject: Effect of COLD >> >> >> >> Is there any problem with data stored in a garage when the temperature