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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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

The Idiot blabbered:

Should I put something inside to absorb moisture?

Not if your not going

'Nuff said.

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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.



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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?

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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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.

I guess I could shrink wrap. That stuff's only $20 for a wide roll...

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 saw one on ebay, but got outbid....

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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.


I can lend you a a spare jackhammer, next time
you need to trim your toenails.



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I guess I could shrink wrap. That stuff's only $20 for a wide roll...

Shrink wrap lets moisture through.