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Post by olebama on Sept 13, 2014 7:11:57 GMT -7
Gang,
Just got a 12'x12' storage shed finished. I was thinking a 9'x9', but "She who must be obeyed" said that she wanted a 12'x12'. I hired a carpenter to build it. I helped when heavy lifting help was needed and painting.
Now the question. This shed is uninsulated, so it will be hot as the dickens in the summer and cold in the winter. How will plastic items (buckets, tubs, etc.) hold up? No windows, so no UV.
No food stored out there. At least I wouldn't want my stored food subjected to the high temps in summer. How about electronics? I plan on storing electric drill and sabre saw (corded) out there. But what about radios, etc? spare monitors, spare digital tuners?
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Post by cajunlady87 on Sept 13, 2014 8:24:02 GMT -7
Well, my shed only had outside walls, no insulation. All electric tools held up well, kept a radio in there, that held up well, and even my stash of candles didn't melt and held up well. Hope this helps.
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Post by olebama on Sept 13, 2014 11:04:54 GMT -7
It helps. I was wondering about wax.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2014 7:12:03 GMT -7
Tools should be no problem. Other equipment you list I would check the manuals "AS"some are heat sensitive and will be marked as to their max temp. exposer. If in doubt don't. Buckets and tubs I would say the contents would dictate that.
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Post by olebama on Sept 25, 2014 8:52:03 GMT -7
Thanks for the replies. What about ammo? I would protect from moisture, but what about the temp swings?
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Post by insaneh on Sept 25, 2014 9:07:27 GMT -7
Consider one of those solar powered vent fans? Moving air is cooler than stagnant air. It may help keep the temps down a bit.
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Post by olebama on Sept 25, 2014 9:17:28 GMT -7
Insaneh, I did consider it. I might do it in the future, but I opted for a ridge vent. But I figured that if it is 100 degrees outside, it will be at least 100 in the shed, even with a power vent.
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Post by woodyz on Sept 25, 2014 22:38:43 GMT -7
Storing in hot area will cut the shelf life on most everything. Hang some wet burlap sacks and drop the temp 10 degrees. Most dry storage type items will be fine they just won't last as long as they would at lower heat
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Post by woodyz on Sept 25, 2014 22:51:18 GMT -7
consistency of the heat, the moisture etc are more important to the item being store. fluctuations cause condensation and that causes more problems then just heat.
If it is 100 in the day and 50 at night you will have condensation issues.
Ammo isn't going to cook off with 100 degree heat its more likely to have moisture problems, store it with some rice.
I had ammo in a sealed pvc pipe 4 foot under water for 6 months, the water stayed cold the temp stayed consistent and every round fired.
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Post by Number5 on Sept 28, 2014 17:16:44 GMT -7
Thanks for the replies. What about ammo? I would protect from moisture, but what about the temp swings? Ammo can with desiccant pack. It'll be fine. |
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Post by olebama on Oct 4, 2014 18:33:29 GMT -7
thanks for all the info, gang.
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