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Long term storage of electonics-advice needed
QUESTION:I need to put my household goods in several of those rental storage units
for about six to eight months. I have the usual array of consumer
electronics--TV's, VCRs, stereo tuners, a satellite dish receiver, etc.
With no temp or humidity control in these hot metal buildings, is there
something I need to (and can) do to prevent damage to the equipment?
ANSWER: Recommendations:
1. Find some relatives who can store the electronics for you in a heated space.
If this is not possible:
2. Seal each piece of equipment in a thick plastic bag along with a pack
of dessicant to keep it dry (that silica gel stuff you always throw away).
This will preferably be in the original packing box (and include all
cables, accessories, and manuals, so they won't get lost.)
Moisture is more of a problem than the absolute temperature (within
reason) or temperature fluctuations. Therefore, avoiding the totally
damp and dingy dungeon of a medieval castle is definitely desirable.
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