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Johnny1A.2 · 04-12-2020, 10:53 PM

An important point about relic tech of all sorts: it makes a huge difference how the relic is stored and where. If the storage site is sheltered from direct sunlight and the elements, is fairly clean and reasonably protected from extremes of humidity and temperature, a lot of things might still be working, or in a state that could be restored to working, after very long periods.

OTOH, direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme temperatures, etc. will shorten the working life of most things considerably if not compensated for somehow. Salt water, or even salt-water laden air, is an esp. good way to screw up a lot of things, for ex.

04-12-2020, 10:53 PM	#36
Johnny1A.2 Join Date: Feb 2007	Re: [AtE] Heirloom tech? An important point about relic tech of all sorts: it makes a huge difference how the relic is stored and where. If the storage site is sheltered from direct sunlight and the elements, is fairly clean and reasonably protected from extremes of humidity and temperature, a lot of things might still be working, or in a state that could be restored to working, after very long periods. OTOH, direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme temperatures, etc. will shorten the working life of most things considerably if not compensated for somehow. Salt water, or even salt-water laden air, is an esp. good way to screw up a lot of things, for ex. __________________ HMS Overflow-For conversations off topic here.