SpidersWeb wrote:I'm curious about how often to do this too to keep things healthy, and does it prolong the life of capacitors if they are charged up occasionally?
tezza wrote:SpidersWeb wrote:I'm curious about how often to do this too to keep things healthy, and does it prolong the life of capacitors if they are charged up occasionally?
I've read a few discussions about this on various forums. There seems to be a range of opinions but the consensus is that capacitors do benefit from a workout now and again. Otherwise the paste inside gradually sets to cement-like consistency. I suspect workouts are neutral as far as logic ICs go, but the initial power on can sometimes be a challenge. ROMS can loose also their code over the years. I've also had CPUs fail.
Radar wrote:I've considered including in the boxes with the machines packets of that absorbant silica gel (of which I can get a stready supply from new equipment flowing through work) - I've also seen suggestions in the past of putting these inside computers but think this is probably a recipie for more problems.
lizardb0y wrote:I use the plastic storage tubs from the Warehouse which are occasionally on special at fairly good prices.
tezza wrote:lizardb0y wrote:I use the plastic storage tubs from the Warehouse which are occasionally on special at fairly good prices.
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However when I sought them out they were not at sale price (although I did get a couple). I need to check again sometime.
lizardb0y wrote:I use the plastic storage tubs from the Warehouse which are occasionally on special at fairly good prices. These are then stored in a dry storage area about 3 ft above ground level. In each 60l plastic tub I use silica gel - about 30-40g per 60l tub is apparently about right.
BTW, I only just noticed your "Obscure Pixels" link in your sig - which makes you one of the few people who was already collecting when I started back in the mid 90s. Hi Mike
recycled wrote:Now the gear that has survived is finding it's way into 'loving' hands and probably being treated better than some Wives/Girlfriends (or so I've heard ;o) Reminds me must plan something different tonight, the Acorns should be OK on their own for once.
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