Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/05/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ever thought of this solution? I don't know how much gear you have, but they seem to have different sizes: http://www.storage.com.tw/, look for Drawer Type Dehumidify Cabinet. Op 5-mei-06, om 16:43 heeft Eric Korenman het volgende geschreven: > That did cross my ming - I was wondering if those sealable > containers de-gas > and can damage our oh-so precious german glass? > > good memory about the Western Mass thing. > Eric > > > On 5/5/06, Jim Hemenway <Jim@hemenway.com> wrote: >> >> Eric: >> >> Ouch, Western Massachusetts in July... >> >> I don't think that the humidifier will work well for you because >> you'll >> need to close the windows in that room for it to be effective, and >> then >> you'll be too hot with the windows closed. >> >> Why not get one of those large Tupperware type containers with a lid >> which seals well. Get some silica gel, put it in your oven to be >> sure >> that it's dried out and store it with your sealed gear. >> >> Jim >> >> Eric Korenman wrote: >> >> > Like a nice little OCD leica user, I am concerned about where I am >> keeping >> > my cameras. >> > The correct answer, of course, is strapped from your next and in >> use :) >> > >> > But I have gear I don't often use. In our our old house we were >> blessed >> > with >> > a cool dry basement which I would peak at 50% humidity during the >> summer. >> > Our new basement is a swamp.. >> > I currently keep my gear on the 3d floor. >> > Up there in my home office, it is getting warmer and warmer and the >> > humidity >> > is climbing. >> > I may have to install a dehumidifier. >> > >> > Questions: What is the ideal humidity to store equipment? Or, what >> humidity >> > level should I try to maintain? >> > >> > We do not use AC. We like open windows. But I could install a >> dehumidifier >> > in my home office. >> > >> > Eric >> > >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >