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Long-term storage of CDs
I'm about 1/4 through ripping my CD collection (2000??) onto a PC,
mirrored onto three different drives. I don't want to sell my original CDs, but I would like to get them out of the apartment. My easiest option is an un-air conditioned garage in New Jersey. I was thinking about leaving them in the jewel cases, partly because it'll be easier to track 'em down later. But to save on space, I could also but some sort of sleeves that would hold the CD liner notes, etc. as well. I'd be buying new cardboard boxes from Uline to crate them up. Should I put something inside to absorb moisture? if so, what?? And how long would it last before being replaced?? A more difficult option would be my father-in-law's A/Cd basement, which would definitely require me to dump the jewel cases and cut down on space. |
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wrote in message oups.com... I'm about 1/4 through ripping my CD collection (2000??) onto a PC, mirrored onto three different drives. I don't want to sell my original CDs, but I would like to get them out of the apartment. My easiest option is an un-air conditioned garage in New Jersey. I was thinking about leaving them in the jewel cases, partly because it'll be easier to track 'em down later. But to save on space, I could also but some sort of sleeves that would hold the CD liner notes, etc. as well. I'd be buying new cardboard boxes from Uline to crate them up. Should I put something inside to absorb moisture? Not if your not going to put it into a controlled humidity environment and in a sealed moisture proof container which cardboard boxes are not. ScottW |
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The Idiot blabbered: Should I put something inside to absorb moisture? Not if your not going 'Nuff said. |
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"ScottW" wrote in message news:_W6Qe.97213$Ep.22931@lakeread02... wrote in message oups.com... I'm about 1/4 through ripping my CD collection (2000??) onto a PC, mirrored onto three different drives. I don't want to sell my original CDs, but I would like to get them out of the apartment. My easiest option is an un-air conditioned garage in New Jersey. I was thinking about leaving them in the jewel cases, partly because it'll be easier to track 'em down later. But to save on space, I could also but some sort of sleeves that would hold the CD liner notes, etc. as well. I'd be buying new cardboard boxes from Uline to crate them up. Should I put something inside to absorb moisture? Not if your not going to put it into a controlled humidity environment and in a sealed moisture proof container which cardboard boxes are not. So, I probably shouldn't be storing them with my cigars. ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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wrote in message oups.com... I'm about 1/4 through ripping my CD collection (2000??) onto a PC, mirrored onto three different drives. I don't want to sell my original CDs, but I would like to get them out of the apartment. My easiest option is an un-air conditioned garage in New Jersey. I was thinking about leaving them in the jewel cases, partly because it'll be easier to track 'em down later. But to save on space, I could also but some sort of sleeves that would hold the CD liner notes, etc. as well. I'd be buying new cardboard boxes from Uline to crate them up. Should I put something inside to absorb moisture? if so, what?? And how long would it last before being replaced?? A more difficult option would be my father-in-law's A/Cd basement, which would definitely require me to dump the jewel cases and cut down on space. Silica gel is used to absorb water from sealed cases, such as Pelican or Halliburton. It won't work in an unsealed environment. I'm sorry to hear you have to move them. Have you considered the 1/2 thickness CD cases that are sold all over the place? |
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Well, I don't HAVE to move them, but once I rip and make 2 backups, why
keep them in the aparment??? So what kind of sealed moisture proof container would you suggest I look at??? Particularly is price is a consideration?? |
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wrote in message oups.com... Well, I don't HAVE to move them, but once I rip and make 2 backups, why keep them in the aparment??? So what kind of sealed moisture proof container would you suggest I look at??? Particularly is price is a consideration?? Maybe your could make the Rubbermaid containers work if you seal the lids with RTV silicone, or possibly duct tape. The lid mating surfaces are not designed to be water-tight, but if you're willing to accept semi-permanent attachment, it might work. You would, of course, want to put silica gel inside. ScottW seems to be familiar with the permeability figures for plastic bags. Plastic trash bags are not designed to be impermeable to water, because they are biodegradable. So that is not an option. |
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I guess I could shrink wrap. That stuff's only $20 for a wide roll...
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I would purchase, if affordable to you, a sealable turbine engine
storage cask for an engine no longer in service. They can be sealed and you should inert the cask (it has valves for this) with nitrogen or helium. You can borrow a tank of either without too much hassle. Such a storage cask might cost a hundred dollars or so-if it fits only engines not in service, otherwise perhaps a couple of thousand. So finding an unwanted one is the key. |
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"Bret Ludwig" wrote in message oups.com... I would purchase, if affordable to you, a sealable turbine engine storage cask for an engine no longer in service. They can be sealed and you should inert the cask (it has valves for this) with nitrogen or helium. You can borrow a tank of either without too much hassle. Such a storage cask might cost a hundred dollars or so-if it fits only engines not in service, otherwise perhaps a couple of thousand. So finding an unwanted one is the key. I can lend you a a spare jackhammer, next time you need to trim your toenails. ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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wrote in message ups.com... I guess I could shrink wrap. That stuff's only $20 for a wide roll... Shrink wrap lets moisture through. |
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