Storage

[valleyman]

Have been thinkng about getting a shed for outside storage, gets a bit wet here in Wales, but was wondering if anybody uses something like this to keep their scope dry and damp free.

Windsor Double Door Plastic Shed 1.50mx0.82m, Garden Storage FREE DELIVERY

Any recommendations would be welcome...thanks

[Steep]

I'm not sure that it wouldn't be a condensation trap, best have a look about the net for plastic sheds and condensation before splashing (no pun) out. I know metal sheds are prone to it.

[Carbon Brush]

Hi Pat.

Much of my kit is left permanently in a wooden shed (posh name observatory).

Scope kit as you are I am sure aware suffers condensation in use, and may get some again in storage. Electronics hates condensation. Shiny metal bits lose their shine.

Given that you would like to remove & prevent condensation, there are options. I would recommend running a mains supply to your shed. A small fan heater will warm things up and moving air helps evaporate condensation. Just leave it running for an hour or so on a timer after an observing session. Run it anytime when things look a bit damp. The pennies on electricity are a lot cheaper than the potential damage.

In my shed, I leave the electronics & drives powered most of the time if it is damp. After observing I go around the optical bits with a hair dryer.

I'm sure you will gets lots of good advice from others.

By the way. Elf & safety. Outdoor electric. RCD on shed supply, sockets out of damp, blah blah. Can be done just take care.

David.