Optical discs
can be damaged by exposure to extreme temperatures
; direct sunlight may overheat the disc or damage the data layer with UV rays. … CD-R, DVD-R, DVD+R, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs are all affected by exposure to ambient heat as well as heat build-up due to direct sunlight.
What temperature is bad for CDs?
Climate control for records and CD's (books) should be reasonable
between 55F and 75F
with humidity less than 60%.
What temperature can CDs be stored?
For archiving recordable (R) discs, it is recommended to use discs that have a gold metal reflective layer. A temperature of
18°C and 40% RH
would be considered suitable for long-term storage. A lower temperature and RH is recommended for extended-term storage.
At what temperature do CDs warp?
Most players will only get the temp
barely over 100 degrees F
which is not even close to what is required to cause it to burn.
Can CDs be stored in a garage?
#3 CDs and DVDs
A good solution is to buy a large hard drive or network drive, connect it to your computer and store all your music and films digitally. File the discs and booklets in folders and use
some garage space
to store them – they won't take up a lot of room.
Can CDs be left in a hot car?
If stored in in a hot car,
CDs can warp and jewel cases can melt together
.
Can you repair scratched CDs?
Toothpaste can be used to repair
scratches on a CD. … Squeeze toothpaste onto the disc and rub it on the disc in a straight motion from the center out to the edges. If the CD is badly scratched, repeat that process several times. Let it dry completely, then wash off the toothpaste, and carefully dry the disc.
Can a CD catch on fire?
What exactly is supposed to catch fire there?
A CD will NOT act as a ‘collecting mirror' because it is flat and not parabolic
. That would be the only way that the Sun's rays could be focussed enough to cause burning. Something that IS a fire hazard is a spherical glass paperweight left in the sun.
Is it OK to leave CD in player?
There is no harm done in leaving a disc in the player
, if damage to disc or player is what is worrying you.
How long do CDs last?
Among the manufacturers that have done testing, there is consensus that, under recommended storage conditions, CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD+R discs should have a life expectancy of
100 to 200 years or more
; CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM discs should have a life expectancy of 25 years or more.
How do you store CDs long term?
Store discs horizontally for a long time (years).
Open a recordable optical disc package
if you are not ready to record. Expose discs to extreme heat or high humidity. Expose discs to extreme rapid temperature or humidity changes.
Can CDs AND DVDs be stored in the cold?
The proper storage of your discs requires them to
not be in extreme temperatures
(hot or cold) and to not be exposed to too much humidity. Exposure to cold may cause harm to your DVDs and you may be not able to use them afterwards. DVDs that are stored in the cold will often draw moisture and condensate.
Should CD be stored vertically or horizontally?
All CD's
should be stored horizontally
, because if you store them vertically, some of the bits tend to slide down to one side, causing the disc to rotate erratically; this can be easily remedied however, with copious amounts of scotch tape on the clear side, to hold the bits in place.
Which side of a CD is worse to scratch?
2 Scratches
on the Label Side
of CDs. Scratches on the label side of CDs can be a more serious problem. Because the reflective metal layer and data layer are so close to the surface of the label side of the disc, they can be damaged very easily.
Why are old CDs considered hazardous?
Over time, CDs can release Bisphenol A (BPA), which can cause health implications in humans.
Burning CDs releases toxic fumes into the air we breathe
, and they require a special recycling process that isn't accepted in single-stream recycling bins.
Is it OK to store DVDs in garage?
DVDs stashed away in a storage box in a chilly basement, attic or garage are
more prone to damage
that will prevent them from playing correctly in your computer or DVD player.
