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 effects can
> 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 packed
> in SEALED packaged with a decent amount of Sodium Silicate (or other drying
> agent) this should not be much of a problem. But (unfortunatley) we usually
> 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 extremely
> cold. After my finger thaw out, I will then bring it in to an enclosed area
> 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_at_classiccmp.org
> [mailto:cctalk-bounces_at_classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Mike
> Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 4:03 PM
> To: cctalk_at_classiccmp.org
> Subject: Effect of COLD
>
>
>
> Is there any problem with data stored in a garage when the temperature drops
> to -20? I just found out where my moved a bunch of my machines (Cromemco,
> nabu, pets, Tandy's).
>
> Any precautions to take when moving them back indoors?
>
> Mike
>
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>
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