I'm planning to move my consoles, laptop, and Blu-rays into my basement, but I'm worried about humidity levels. I have a dehumidifier set to maintain humidity at around 45%. Currently, the temperature is 60°F with 50% humidity. Do I need to be concerned about this situation affecting my electronics?
4 Answers
You only need to worry about humidity if there's mold or mildew in your basement. Otherwise, you should be fine! Keeping the humidity under 50% should protect your gear. Long-term exposure, like 7 years, might cause some corrosion, but most electronics can handle a bit of humidity. Just check their ratings online if you're worried.
Electronics really just don’t like condensation. You'll be safe until humidity hits near 90%. Even then, condensation forms only with a significant temp difference between the air and the object, which isn’t likely in a basement. So, you’re in a good spot!
You'll probably be just fine! At 60°F, you'd only start to worry if humidity creeps into the high 80s. If it gets hotter, that threshold drops. Keeping it around 50% means you should be in good shape even if the temperature rises.
You're definitely on the right track! We maintain our data center around 50% humidity and keep the temp near 70°F. Seems like your setup will work well too!
I've actually kept a standard TV outside under coverage for five years without any issues, so it seems manageable!