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Temp and humidity for storage optical media?

Postby gamemaniaco1987 on Thu Apr 29, 2021 10:57 am

For long-term storage of optical DVD / MDisc discs and electronic devices is it better to store at a humidity of 65-70% at a temperature of 31-32ºC or at a lower humidity of 55-60% and at a high temperature of 32-33ºC? my dehumidifier device cannot keep temperature and humidity low at the same time
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Re: Temp and humidity for storage optical media?

Postby Ian on Sun May 02, 2021 10:50 pm

If we're only talking a degree difference in temperature, I'd go with the lower humidity.
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Re: Temp and humidity for storage optical media?

Postby gamemaniaco1987 on Mon May 03, 2021 5:10 am

most damaging to DVD disc high humidity 70% or high temperature 33ºC?
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Re: Temp and humidity for storage optical media?

Postby Ian on Mon May 03, 2021 3:55 pm

I would say temperature but, in both of your cases, the temp is pretty high. Is a degree going to make a big difference?
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Re: Temp and humidity for storage optical media?

Postby gamemaniaco1987 on Mon May 03, 2021 4:00 pm

i live in the northeastern region of Brazil with temperatures between 30 and 35º, is the dvd disc more affected by high temperature or high humidity? if i don't use the dehumidifier the temperature is lower 1 degree but the humidity is higher 60-70%
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