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| Thread ID: 28421 | 2002-12-19 01:39:00 | Computers and Condensation??? | Brendonny (929) | Press F1 |
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| 107435 | 2002-12-19 01:39:00 | I am overseeing the moving and setup of a computer system at a local organisation . The computer was orginally moved away from the organisation in winter because of fears of condensation may damage the computer . The organisation gets quite a lot of condensation where they are and the floors get really wet during winter at times . We got an opinion of a local computer expert who says that it shouldn't be a big problem . Does condensation cause much damage to the computer?? I was wondering if it might be better to put the computer by a window, where a table is at the moment, the sun comes into that corner & it could be covered & make it more into a office situation . Would this be better or would it make it worse?? Also the organisation is wanting to invest in a cheap e-mail system . Also a small amount of time on the internet may be required at times . What would be recommended?? Something like the Xtra Prepay 2 would be along the lines of what I was thinking . Would this plan be ok?? Or what other plans would people recommend?? Hope someone will be able to reply and help me . Brendonny |
Brendonny (929) | ||
| 107436 | 2002-12-19 01:54:00 | Computers need to stay cool . but you don't want to get them wet as water will cause damage . treat a computer similar to a power plug . don't put water, on or in it and you will be fine . It probably isn't a good Idea to have the computer to close to a window either . With my machine, I have created a platform out of wood that keeps the computer box off the ground by about 3 inches . As for the internet, it all depends on how long they plan on staying online for . I don't know what Xtras Prepay 2 is so I can't comment on it . I know that some computer magazines, (Netguide if my memory serves me right) have an entire list of New Zealand ISPs and there charges for Light users, Medium users and heavy users . That might be your best bet for finding the right ISP . I can say that Paradise, is good as they charge, 10 per 28 days for 20 hours and as far as I know you can have quite a few Email address . I hope that helps :) |
NathanTheKind (472) | ||
| 107437 | 2002-12-19 01:58:00 | I would put the computer in that room. Condensation is caused by hot air and cold air meeting, so the heat inside the PC may well create more condensation inside the case. Locate it elsewhere. | crozier (2004) | ||
| 107438 | 2002-12-19 02:04:00 | There is a good case for leaving the computer turned on all the time. Or do the welding rod trick: have a box which holds the computer with a 25 watt light bulb in it. The warmth will prevent condensation. (This needs to be carefully designed --- there have been incidents of the paper packages catching fire. ;-) The real killer is condensation inside the hard disk drive. Disk drives are not hermetically sealed; they have a filtered vent. That can take moist air in, and this will condense if the temperature drops below the dew point. :_| |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 107439 | 2002-12-19 02:34:00 | Or you could read up this site (www.octools.com) and look at getting some "electronic protector product" they refer to... Lo. |
Lohsing (219) | ||
| 107440 | 2002-12-19 03:07:00 | ... or invest in a dehumidifier :) | honeylaser (814) | ||
| 107441 | 2002-12-19 04:39:00 | I don't think there would be much chance of condensation occuring unless it is REALLY cold inside. Especially if you're having the computer on 24/7. As for water not meant to be near a PC, it's fine provided that you keep it well contained in the hoses, radiator and waterblock ;) You can do stuff to help prevent the damage of condensation though. |
-=JM=- (16) | ||
| 107442 | 2002-12-19 07:27:00 | If the floors get wet in winter you have bigger problems than computer condensation . There are Occupational Safety and Health matters to consider . No internal workplace should get wet floors, except perhaps an enclosed milking shed, a brewery or the occasional carelessly used toilet facility . If this is an office situation then deal with the cause of the condensation first as water and electricity don't mix . Apart from that, there will be no condensation if the computer is kept warm either by leaving it running or use of a low power heater . Condensation will only occur if the internals of the computer drop below dew point and quite frankly I can't see how any office fit for human habitation could ever get to dew point . Perhaps you could supply some more information about this somewhat inhospitable office? Then we might know how big the problem is and how best to advise you . Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 107443 | 2002-12-19 08:14:00 | > If the floors get wet in winter you have bigger > problems than computer condensation . There are > Occupational Safety and Health matters to consider . > No internal workplace should get wet floors, except > perhaps an enclosed milking shed, a brewery or the > occasional carelessly used toilet facility . > The only place I can think of that would have wet floors and condensation problems is either a public swimming pool or sauna . There is no way I would situate a computer in a room with that amount of moisture . There must be some sort of outer casing you can get (for the box anyway) |
Baldy (26) | ||
| 107444 | 2002-12-19 09:01:00 | if the condesation is that bad get a dehumitifier or you could put a small heater in the case just to keep it warm enough to stop condensation. mind you i once had a flat that was that bad and it never worried any electronic gear. however the place smelt a lot better after i got the dehumitifier. |
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