Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/05/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Wouldn't a (moisture absorbing) lidded, wooden box be ideal for mildew, since it likes conditions to be dark and damp? <http://science.howstuffworks.com/question206.htm> <http://froogle.google.com/froogle_cluster?q=silica+gel&pid=4742850583029146207&oid=4075542256137123457&btnG=Search+Froogle&scoring=mrd&hl=en> Jim Eric Korenman wrote: > Thanks to all - I am thinking that a wooden box with a lid (non plastic) > and > damp-rid packs might be my solution. > > or.. installing a clean room for several million dollars is the way to go. > Only after decontamination and donning a 'bunny suit' will I will allow > anyone to touch my gear. > > Eric > > On 5/5/06, Jim Hemenway <Jim@hemenway.com> wrote: > >> >> Eric: >> >> I have no answer for you there, except to report that I've seen posts on >> various lists during the last several years from photographers in places >> like Singapore who swear by them. >> >> I like open windows too and even though it sometimes gets quite hot and >> humid here in the Boston area, I don't do anything special except to >> keep my gear out of the hot attic and the damp cellar. >> >> If it's too hot for me, then I figure that it's also too hot for my >> photo gear, so I keep it scattered about on the same floor on which I >> live, away from any sunny windows but open to the air so that leather >> and other such parts don't mildew. >> >> I do have an air conditioner but prefer to use it only during the very >> hottest 85+ nights. It's 80F at 3:30 PM here as I write this but I can't >> feel any humidity. >> >> I keep most of my film in a cellar freezer until a few hours before I >> intend to use it. >> >> Jim, "Don't worry, be happy" Hemenway >> >> >> >> >> Eric Korenman wrote: >> >> > 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 > >