Members Nxt Lvl Posted January 31, 2010 Members Share Posted January 31, 2010 I saw this addressed once in this forum but couldn't find the thread. My band has recently purchased a trailer and I would prefer to leave gear stored in it as opposed to continuously unloading and loading. We play weekly gigs. I live in the north and winter temps get down to around zero or below on a regular basis. It was -15 this morning. I am not talking instruments, just powered mains, board, cables, mics etc. If this is not cool, any recommendations? My thought is a small electric heater or heat lamp, just enough to keep the temp above freezing without doubling my electric bill. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mkfs9 Posted January 31, 2010 Members Share Posted January 31, 2010 Its not really the cold thats the problem,its taking cold gear into a warm room and condensation will form. Have your amps dry out before switching on if you have time. And speakers put some quiet music though them to warm them up before you sound check the band. A light would make a difference but be carefull of any Fire threts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted January 31, 2010 Members Share Posted January 31, 2010 I've been doing it for 35 years, from -25 to +100, including guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nxt Lvl Posted January 31, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 31, 2010 Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Real MC Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 Any instrument with tonewoods (guitars, drums, percussion, etc) should not be left in extreme temperatures for prolonged periods. Everything else - PA, amps, processors - never had a problem stored out in the cold as long as you allow time for the condensation to dry off before turning them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boomerweps Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 Mine are freezing in the trailer RIGHT NOW! Biggest thing with trailer storage is, as the others have said, MOISTURE. Modern mass built trailers seal fairly well so avoid opening them up in high humidity, rain, winter thaws, ect. Not only will you be letting the moisture in, you will be trapping it in so it can really permeate the gear on the warmer days. Boomerweps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WynnD Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 Moisture isn't a problem in Denver. I don't like leaving my basses or trumpet out in it, but sometimes it happens. Let the instruments warm up in the case. (Saw that as a suggestion many years ago. Don't really know if it helps.) Leaving the keys out in it doesn't bother me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted February 2, 2010 CMS Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 Moisture isn't a problem in Denver. I don't like leaving my basses or trumpet out in it, but sometimes it happens. Let the instruments warm up in the case. (Saw that as a suggestion many years ago. Don't really know if it helps.) Leaving the keys out in it doesn't bother me at all. The reasoning behind leaving an instrument in its case to warm is pretty sound, and is that the case will slow the temperature change. Fast changes in temperature are sometimes given as the cause for crazing of certain finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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