With the clocks going back today, it reminds me to ensure that all stored kit is well protected for the winter ahead.

I remember a couple of years ago, I stored some scanners in a shed and and everytime I used then the bulbs blew. Moved them indoors and no problems. You want to avoid hazardous damp gear and so on. Particular issues arise particularly with CD players which have been discussed on here in earlier threads.

I keep everything in the house apart from my speakers which are in the van - not ideal but at 2 am the last thing i need is carting them about.

Once did a gig and it was -8 outside. had to sit waiting for 2 hours before i could get in the venue which was very warm and humid. took nearly over half an hour for my cd players to work once i got them inside and all my cd's steamed up

couple of old sheets and carpet does the job if stored in a garage over yr gear.

Clocks back today....and there's me thinking it was 10 to 3.......Thanks for the thread......dinners early today now....lol

always carry a hairdryer for emergencies

open the drawer of your cd player, switch off the power and blow the hot air in, VOILA takes about 60 seconds to clear out the condensation!

Good tip!

101 uses for a hairdryer in a DJ environment ? Surely you should let all the equipment warm up a bit (like your mixer and amps)?

Cheers

David

well if by warming up, you mean switching on? This could be very bad, introducing electricity into something that has water inside of it!

heh, nah I meant get "accustomed" to the temperature change... Of course - depends if your equipment has been in a deep freeze beforehand or not!