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dave6

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Since: Jan 12, 2004
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:46 pm
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Hello just had an idea today,

Can computers be put in the freezer?

I thought sod paying all that money for Chilling systems when i can
get an old freezer!!! i have tried dangling the cables in the door
(not connected!) and they don't seem to affect the temp (too much) is
there a moistue problem? My freezer is frost free (AND i can store
beer 'in' the computer!!!!)

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 1:14 am
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"dave" <mcmahoncrstp DeleteThis @btopenworld.com> wrote in message
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 > Hello just had an idea today,
 >
 > Can computers be put in the freezer?
 >
 > I thought sod paying all that money for Chilling systems when i can
 > get an old freezer!!! i have tried dangling the cables in the door
 > (not connected!) and they don't seem to affect the temp (too much) is
 > there a moistue problem? My freezer is frost free (AND i can store
 > beer 'in' the computer!!!!)

Most fridges aren't built to cool something that puts out so much heat.

Also, every time the door is opened you'll introduce moisture which will
build up on your components.

It might work, but don't plan on opening it up very often.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2004 5:52 pm
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Thank you for your reply, I put some cables in the door (to simulate)
and indeed moisture was built up, shame 'cos the temp was okaty
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