youngwonton Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 So I'm still relatively new to vinyl and this board so I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but I've read that heat is bad for vinyl and can warp it.. My question is this - I'm on the third floor of an apartment building where it gets really hot in the summertime, and my A/C decided to stop working today, meaning my apartment's been about 85 degrees all day. Maintenance is supposed to come today but there's no guarantee they'll be able to fix it today. How long does it take records being exposed to heat for them to warp? Also, if it can't be fixed today, what should I do to try and preserve my records?Thanks in advance, hope you guys can help. smeepo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanyrecords Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I'm fairly sure that heat should be fine if they're stored properly, you just need to avoid direct sunlight. I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Just keep them stored standing straight up and you'll be fine. 85 degrees isn't gonna melt them. If you store them properly as is you will have no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoidantroyd Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Take entire collection and place in refrigerator. TheEnigmyst, psus2h, Duff and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Take entire collection and place in refrigerator. Alternatively, you could set up one of those outdoor kiddie pools in your living room and fill it with ice cold water and then toss all your records in there for a cool down. smailtronic, brianmorgante, Duff and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanyrecords Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Alternatively, you could set up one of those outdoor kiddie pools in your living room and fill it with ice cold water and then toss all your records in there for a cool down. I can vouch for this, it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agaetisbyrjun Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Alternatively, you could set up one of those outdoor kiddie pools in your living room and fill it with ice cold water and then toss all your records in there for a cool down. After they get wet, make sure you put them in the freezer for a few hours. Duff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngwonton Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Right, stupid me for wanting to preserve things I spent a lot of money on and being extra careful and asking questions and trying to educate myself, lulz all around. daegor, caninesapien, psus2h and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niblips Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 it certainly doesn't take long for the hilarity to ensue.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooks Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Right, stupid me for wanting to preserve things I spent a lot of money on and being extra careful and asking questions and trying to educate myself, lulz all around. I don't see why you are upset considering you got two legitimate answers before anyone started making jokes. You fared better than most. psus2h, Tom Delonge's UFO, daegor and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoidantroyd Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Side note: the inside of USPS/fedex/ups trucks is always a cool 65 degrees. rooks, psus2h, TheEnigmyst and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searos Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Right, stupid me for wanting to preserve things I spent a lot of money on and being extra careful and asking questions and trying to educate myself, lulz all around. Honestly got be able to laugh at the jokes thrown your way. Especially since you got some legit advice. Enjoy your records and try not take the stuff you see here to personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 You should be OK at 85, my AC is in the midst of being repaired and it can get up to 97° inside. My records have been fine (as far as I can tell), however make sure there is no sunlight focused on any of your shelves. I had about 3 records completely warp due to a glare from the window, no bueno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngwonton Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 I don't see why you are upset considering you got two legitimate answers before anyone started making jokes. You fared better than most. True, and thanks for the response. I think I'm just pissy about everything because of the heat. Much like vinyl, heat and myself are not a good mix. Or, unlike vinyl I guess... Also, fuck you guys, I did exactly as you said and now all my records are frozen solid. Guess that's what I get for trusting strangers on the internet. daegor, caninesapien and eskimosnow27 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 About 6-7 years ago, I stuck a bunch of records (probably 40 or so that I didn't really deem to be that important) in a box in my garage that would not fit in my record storage inside (old Army trunks). My garage is not climate controlled, and I live in the south where the humidity and heat get out of control (it is only early May and we are already having 93 degree days) - so I assumed the worst with them. Well, a couple of months ago I pulled them out and went through them and to my surprise they were in great shape. Also, to my surprise, I some of them were kind of valuable, so I lucked out. I wouldn't worry about heat if they are inside and out of the sun/light. Also, they shouldn't be touching anything that would get really hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngwonton Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 About 6-7 years ago, I stuck a bunch of records (probably 40 or so that I didn't really deem to be that important) in a box in my garage that would not fit in my record storage inside (old Army trunks). My garage is not climate controlled, and I live in the south where the humidity and heat get out of control (it is only early May and we are already having 93 degree days) - so I assumed the worst with them. Well, a couple of months ago I pulled them out and went through them and to my surprise they were in great shape. Also, to my surprise, I some of them were kind of valuable, so I lucked out. I wouldn't worry about heat if they are inside and out of the sun/light. Also, they shouldn't be touching anything that would get really hot. So you're saying I probably shouldn't use two plugged in irons as bookends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just a normal guy kevin Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 True, and thanks for the response. I think I'm just pissy about everything because of the heat. Much like vinyl, heat and myself are not a good mix. Or, unlike vinyl I guess... Also, fuck you guys, I did exactly as you said and now all my records are frozen solid. Guess that's what I get for trusting strangers on the internet. Be careful. Crime goes up in hot weather and, depending on your location, home invasion vinyl melting is a crime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpazzyMcGee Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I can vouch for this, it works Backed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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