Storing equipment boxes

jlupine · « **on:** 25 Feb 2003, 08:19 pm »

Is there any consensus on where to keep the boxes from the equipment that we're always buying ? Even with the exhaust fan, my attic has about a 100-degree range from summer to winter. There's no de-humidifier in the (unfinished) basement, so I wonder how the higher humidity compares in deleterious effects with the greater temperature extremes.

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Dan Banquer · « **Reply #1 on:** 25 Feb 2003, 09:44 pm »

Since most packing material is cardboard and styrofoam I would go for the attic, 100 degrees F should not pose a problem. Humidity from the basement may cause the carboard to "wilt".

MaxCast · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 Feb 2003, 01:16 am »

Crawl space for me. jlupine, I'd get a de-humidifier anyway. You will be glad you did.

EchiDna · « **Reply #3 on:** 26 Feb 2003, 01:49 am »

speaking as someone living in the tropics...
I've got cardboard boxes that I've stored for over 5 years in 90%+ humidity year round without any degradation of them at all. keep em dry and you will not have any problems in the attic or wherever...

Carlman · « **Reply #4 on:** 26 Feb 2003, 09:16 pm »

I've placed mine in a square around me, fixed with tape and have placed a few large old blankets across the top. I call it my 'hi-fi fort'.