Warm weather and your vinyl. Is this healthy?

[Headphones Dude]

I guess with all the hot weather we've been having, I get a little worried about my vinyl in my room. I just worry that the heat may start to warp them while I'm too busy working to notice. I have a few record crates, so I put all my most cherished records in those, but some are exsposed to the heat. Are my records safe? I don't have a closet or basement to store them, so I just want to know what are some options for making sure they're fine. Or do I even need to worry?:confused:

[corbettfields]

direct sunlight is bad, obviously

unless its getting over 120, shouldnt worry too much, especially if properly stored, upright... half filled crates should benefit from books/mags/porn videos to keep the standing upright

btw, i've had more records break by leaving in a freezing garage than i've had warp! dang....

[Headphones Dude]

Nope. No vinyl by a window....Well, a crate is by a window, with the blinds shut. I don't worry about it too much, should I? Thanx for the average temp of worrying about vinyl warping. It never gets that hot in my room thank gawd. Now, if only I had the money for another fan.....:rolleyes:

[~MiSs ViXeN~]

ive been wondering about this. mine are near the window but not in direct sunlight. i was wondering though if while traveling if the metal cases protect them well? is it safe to leave them in the car if theyre in a metal case??

[liquid_Kaos]

i say sun.... can cause death'
I lost aobut 6 records the evil evil sun ./ with the curtains down./ near the window.
never put your records near a window or put them in your hot car for a long time./
if you are playing some where out doors and hot I suggest a cooler (no ice hehehe)
-annika

[Headphones Dude]

(Gulp!) Thanx for the warning. Maybe I should put 6 sucks records in there, just for some protection......:( :confused:

[corbettfields]

Originally posted by ~MiSs ViXeN~
ive been wondering about this. mine are near the window but not in direct sunlight. i was wondering though if while traveling if the metal cases protect them well? is it safe to leave them in the car if theyre in a metal case??

trouble is cars get REAL hot REAL quick.. if records are squished in the box, they have less chance to warp, but the grooves may collapse a bit causing shitty sounds... yugh....

Hi T!!

[djsunkim]

I put my records right underneath the window. The sunlight will never hit the records. Try it yourself, no matter if it's at 10 AM, 3 PM, 6 PM....the sunlight won't get to your records.. :D :D

Steve