8mm Forum: Wine fridge for film storage

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Posted by Daniel Tollick (Member # 4820) on July 14, 2015, 03:19 PM:

Ok I live in a hot and humid country and was wondering if to buy a wine fridge / cooler for my 8mm storage? It would mean I can control the temp? Any thoughts?

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on July 14, 2015, 03:25 PM:

Not unless you can control the moisture hitting the film Daniel!

I've heard of similar activities involving stretch wrapping the film or placing it in sealed food bags etc etc but what is really needed is a dry cool dark place for your films around 10 degrees celsius if possible.

Posted by Daniel Tollick (Member # 4820) on July 14, 2015, 03:35 PM:

I have heard that most wine coolers use fan and that they are low humidity

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on July 14, 2015, 03:37 PM:

Then it should be fine Daniel for your needs, just not an everyday fridge! [Wink]

Buy a big one, this hobby soon gets out of hand as I am currently experiencing!!

Posted by Brian Fretwell (Member # 4302) on July 15, 2015, 06:11 AM:

I would add be careful when taking the film out. As it is cold it will get covered in condensation, so air tight containers and leaving the film in them to warm up before projecting would be essential.

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