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Post by The Mad Norseman on Jan 30, 2013 19:00:37 GMT -5
Does extreme cold affect shipped electronics??? That's the question, cause I've got a new Marantz AV8801 on the way - scheduled for delivery tomorrow, but its gonna be below zero tonight and pretty much all day tomorrow here!  I really don't THINK its an issue(?), as long as the component is allowed to thoroughly acclimate for hours before doing anything with it, but I wondered if anyone has any direct experience with shipping electronics, and that kind of thing? |
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Post by xki on Jan 30, 2013 19:06:52 GMT -5
Does extreme cold affect shipped electronics??? That's the question, cause I've got a new Marantz AV8801 on the way - scheduled for delivery tomorrow, but its gonna be below zero tonight and pretty much all day tomorrow here! I really don't THINK its an issue(?), as long as the component is allowed to thoroughly acclimate for hours before doing anything with it, but I wondered if anyone has any direct experience with shipping electronics, and that kind of thing? No worries. Let it warm up and then enjoy. |
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Post by Golden Ear on Jan 30, 2013 19:41:31 GMT -5
Every year, they have this kind of weather so carrier knows how to deliver their packages. There maybe a delay if there is heavy snow that is pouring and the road that they have to take is close.
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Post by The Mad Norseman on Jan 30, 2013 22:06:24 GMT -5
Does extreme cold affect shipped electronics??? That's the question, cause I've got a new Marantz AV8801 on the way - scheduled for delivery tomorrow, but its gonna be below zero tonight and pretty much all day tomorrow here! I really don't THINK its an issue(?), as long as the component is allowed to thoroughly acclimate for hours before doing anything with it, but I wondered if anyone has any direct experience with shipping electronics, and that kind of thing? No worries. Let it warm up and then enjoy. Ha! - xki knows because its coming from HIS hometown to my 'Minny!' (Neither location being 'balmy' shall we say?!). Thanks all. |
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Post by stiehl11 on Jan 30, 2013 23:35:30 GMT -5
The biggest thing you'll have to worry about is condensation. Other than that, you should be fine.
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Post by creimes on Jan 30, 2013 23:50:26 GMT -5
Damn that's warm still, It's -30 right now but -42 with the windchill haha.....brrrrrrrrrrrrr
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Post by ribbonking on Jan 31, 2013 0:02:41 GMT -5
Damn that's warm still, It's -30 right now but -42 with the windchill haha.....brrrrrrrrrrrrr -40 degrees Celsius is -40 degrees Fahrenheit That is cold. I used to live in Chicago and it never got that cold there. Stay warm. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2013 1:19:46 GMT -5
As someone already mentioned, condensation could be a problem. Whenever I receive electronics that have been subjected to cold weather, I simply un-box the unit and let it sit for 24 hours in a warm room. This allows plenty of time for any condensation to evaporate and it also ensures that ALL of the fiddly bits inside the device are up to room temperature.
You *could* shorten the process a bit (probably by half) by having a fan blowing across the unit while it comes up to room temp...
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Post by geebo on Jan 31, 2013 8:31:25 GMT -5
It's actually better to leave it packed up and allow it to slowly acclimate before opening. That will keep any condensation from forming in the first place.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2013 10:22:55 GMT -5
Yeah, but if it's sealed away in double-boxes, how are you gonna know when it's up to room temps? Secondly, most folks will not want to wait the 2 days that this process could take.
But I do hear you and concur...
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Post by creimes on Jan 31, 2013 10:30:45 GMT -5
I remove from box and instantly spray entire amp with WD-40, that way no condensation will accumulate and the amp is nice and lubed up for some serious cranking......
On a serious note leaving boxed would be best but takes longest and next best remove and place a fan on amp like rlw mentioned
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Post by geebo on Jan 31, 2013 11:03:47 GMT -5
Well, from what I understand, it doesn't necessarily have to be at room temperature to open it up safely. It only needs to be above the current dew point which could be well below room temp. But I could be wrrrr.....wrrr....wrrrrrr.....mistaken about that.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2013 11:15:06 GMT -5
I really like the WD-40 recommendation. But I would wait until the amp is plugged-in and warmed up before hosing it down, nothing smells quite so manly as WD-40 on-fire!
J/K folks, PLEASE DON'T DO THIS!
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Post by geebo on Jan 31, 2013 12:29:58 GMT -5
I remove from box and instantly spray entire amp with WD-40, that way no condensation will accumulate and the amp is nice and lubed up for some serious cranking...... On a serious note leaving boxed would be best but takes longest and next best remove and place a fan on amp like rlw mentioned And don't forget to place it on a pile of kitty litter to absorb the excess WD-40. ;D |
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Post by stiehl11 on Jan 31, 2013 13:44:53 GMT -5
You could always set your oven to "WARM" and put it in there for 10 minutes per pound. ;D
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Post by jhayman on Jan 31, 2013 14:20:57 GMT -5
Ya you live to the West of me and YOU guys get much worse weather all the time than Toronto does.. Well 99% of the time.. To the op's question just let the package climatize to your living temps and all will be fine.. Damn that's warm still, It's -30 right now but -42 with the windchill haha.....brrrrrrrrrrrrr |
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Post by guitarforlife on Jan 31, 2013 14:27:14 GMT -5
I live in Northern Wisconsin so I hear YA. I have had so many Guitars and amps shipped to me over the years in this cold and it never hurt any of them. I know you are supposed to let things warm up. But I could never wait for that so I would just plug them in and play. I'm not saying to do this mind you. I'm only saying I did. As for condensation When I played guitar on the road we have our amps come in from a trailer and set up in a warm bar or dance hall,or ware ever we were and they would be wet with it. (I always play tube amps.Messa Boogie) We would have to start at a certain time and we did weather or not the gear was hot or cold. So the moral of the story don't worry it will be fine.  |
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Post by creimes on Jan 31, 2013 14:41:57 GMT -5
Whenever I need to replace a customers Motorola TV set top it comes from my cold van into the house and instantly turned on, haven't had any issues yet.
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Post by xki on Jan 31, 2013 18:01:00 GMT -5
No worries. Let it warm up and then enjoy. Ha! - xki knows because its coming from HIS hometown to my 'Minny!' (Neither location being 'balmy' shall we say?!). Thanks all. You have that right! Even beer must warm up for at least and hour. before it will pour.  |
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Post by xki on Jan 31, 2013 18:06:14 GMT -5
As for condensation When I played guitar on the road we have our amps come in from a trailer and set up in a warm bar or dance hall,or ware ever we were and they would be wet with it. (I always play tube amps.Messa Boogie) We would have to start at a certain time and we did weather or not the gear was hot or cold. So the moral of the story don't worry it will be fine. Been there, done that!!! Never had a failure. However, re-tuning a guitar ever song - or multiple times per song - is a pain. All part of the job. We did blow a lot of 500/750 watt bulbs in the stage lighting due to cold. When the show starts, you just gotta hit the switch and hope it lasts. (Yes, back then everything was incandescent.) |
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