Cold weather storage
12-01-2003, 06:40 PM
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Cold weather storage
The following question was placed on RCU :
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I have an unheated workshop that also houses my R/C stuff. During the winter months I remove receiver batteries and take those along with transmitters in the house for the winter. As much as I don’t want to should I be doing the same with the receivers as well?
The reason I ask is because temperature fluctuations will sometimes cause condensation on metal objects and the cold cement floor. Condensation is my concern (end Quote)
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I know the batteries (nicad) would be unharmed but I would be interested in the Mfgr's viewpoint on Rx, Servo's, switch etc.
Also on Low temperature alone (low humidity).
Would you comment please.
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QUOTE:
I have an unheated workshop that also houses my R/C stuff. During the winter months I remove receiver batteries and take those along with transmitters in the house for the winter. As much as I don’t want to should I be doing the same with the receivers as well?
The reason I ask is because temperature fluctuations will sometimes cause condensation on metal objects and the cold cement floor. Condensation is my concern (end Quote)
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I know the batteries (nicad) would be unharmed but I would be interested in the Mfgr's viewpoint on Rx, Servo's, switch etc.
Also on Low temperature alone (low humidity).
Would you comment please.
12-02-2003, 10:53 AM
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RE: Cold weather storage
It is best to avoid extreme cold, and also long periods of cold due to possible condensation and corrosion. That being said, I have left models in an unheated garage over the winter, but I do prefer not to. If you do, it may be best to have the equipment checked out before using it the following year.
