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Can the freezing cold damage a PA system?

  • 09-01-2010 11:54am
    #1
    Run_to_da_hills
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    I have a PA system that I haven't used in somed time. It is stored at my parents place in sub zero conditions but dry. Can this cause damage to speakers, amplifier ETC?


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  • #2
    PaulBrewer
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    Very good question and one I don't have a definitive answer for but ...

    Most stuff would be built to work worldwide so even though it's cold here now for us, it's probably well within spec.

    I guess the plan would be let the great acclimatise for a while before turning it on when brought into a warmer place.


  • #3
    madtheory
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    The temperatures we're getting are still within tolerance for non military grade components, but there is a very slight possibility that the extreme temperature could cause speaker cones to flex beyond tolerance, and connections to shrink to open circuit condition. Very unlikely though.

    I think best practice would be to put a modern electric space heater in the room, and a dehumidifier. This is good for anything in long term storage in anything that isn't a dwelling.


  • #4
    PaulBrewer
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    madtheory wrote: »
    The temperatures we're getting are still within tolerance for non military grade components, but there is a very slight possibility that the extreme temperature could cause speaker cones to flex beyond tolerance, and connections to shrink to open circuit condition. Very unlikely though.

    .
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  • #5
    PMI
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    In real terms....... nope

    We have all our kit stored in a sprinter every night but only difference is it gets brought into the warmth every night which I can only imagine is worse moving from HOT - Freezing every night.

    I think the cones might get a bit moist so over time will prob die quicker


  • #6
    krd
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    When you take it out of storage, put it somewhere warm for a few days, to dry it out.

    If you switch it on an condensation forms across a crucial circuit, you could blow the electronics.


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  • #7
    PaulBrewer
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    krd wrote: »
    When you take it out of storage, put it somewhere warm for a few days, to dry it out.

    If you switch it on an condensation forms across a crucial circuit, you could blow the electronics.

    .


  • #8
    krd
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    Sorry, Paul. Like you'd said already.

    I've always wondered how bands playing out doors on really wet days managed not to blow themselves up.


  • #9
    PMI
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    Most of the stuff with a problem will just go into protection ie: amps etc...

    Ive had to stick par cans in front and back of power amps to dry um out before they would work a few times in the past due to extreme conditions....

    If something is wet to the eye dont turn it on, its pretty obvious :D


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