Packing suggestions (was Re: PDP11 Redux, or Behind-The-ScenesBull)

From: Lawrence Walker <lgwalker_at_mts.net>
Date: Sat Feb 23 21:10:07 2002

 I have a NIB C-64 that had the cable and styro "melted" together. I've
cleaned it up but figured it was subjected to overheated storage. I'll have to
check my "original" packaging on other items to avoid that.

Lawrence

> On Sat, 23 Feb 2002, Chad Fernandez wrote:
> > Tothwolf wrote:
> >
> > > Cables should also be bagged, and wrapped with bubble-wrap. Bagging is
> > > mandatory if they are going to be packed in styrofoam. Styrofoam isn't
> > > friendly to many types of insulation, and bits of styrofoam love to get into
> > > connectors, especially the smaller ones that are hard to clean ;)
> >
> > Wow, I never knew that. I wouldn't have thought that styrofoam would
> > hurt anything. Maybe it's a good thing that I have shipped very few
> > cables. New cables I buy tend to be new surplus, so they are still
> > bagged from the factory.
>
> Short term, I doubt there would be any visible damage. If you store a PVC
> jacketed cable in styrofoam for awhile, you'll find the styrofoam "melts"
> and adheres to the cable jacket. It can usually be cleaned up, but it
> isn't easy. Teflon jacketed (plenum rated) cables shouldn't have that
> problem, but I'd still bag them just to be safe.
>
> This is why when you buy something that is packed in styrofoam, the
> manufacturer has bagged all the cables and plastic parts. Bags also help
> keep the plastic parts from being scratched.
>
> -Toth
>



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