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Old 10-27-2008, 11:36 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Leaving you v1 in the cold

I know they say not to leave any rd out in the sun because it would fry it. But what happends if I leave my v1 in my car with cold weather.
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Old 10-27-2008, 11:38 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Leaving you v1 in the cold

I don't think it's a problem at all actually. Anyone know for sure?
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Old 10-28-2008, 12:01 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: Leaving you v1 in the cold

I used to think that cold was not that big an issue with electronics, and I do leave my V1 out in the winter myself. Last winter I had one of my techs call me with an elevator that was shutdown, the machine room was down to about 20 degrees and asked if I thought the cold might be the problem. No way I said, but about 10 minutes after he put a light bulb near the CPU it went back to running.

I don't think it will cause any harm to the V1 as it has a storage temp down to -22 and operating temp at -4. If it gets to more than 20 below where you are you might want to take it in.
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Old 10-28-2008, 02:07 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Every precision electronic device has an operating temperature range. Unless you are living in one of the colder states or Canada, I think you should be fine. If you do live in the aforementioned locales, it would be prudent to bring it inside.
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Old 10-28-2008, 02:47 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: Leaving you v1 in the cold

The operating range is in the owners manual. I believe it is close to 0ºF. Even with that, it's just operating temperature, storage temperature should be lower than anything you'd encounter. Just let your car (and v1) warm up before use.
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Old 10-28-2008, 03:10 AM   #6 (permalink)
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I agree with REBinc. It would have to be real freakin' cold to do any real damage.
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Old 10-28-2008, 11:18 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Default Re: Leaving you v1 in the cold

It should not harm the V1 at all when its not on. Who would run V1 at -4F with yourself in the car unless its at start up? ha ha.
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Old 10-29-2008, 07:38 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Default Re: Leaving you v1 in the cold

Personal preference here.... I bring mine in every night. I don't freeze it or fry it. Also, I hate thieves.
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Default Re: Leaving you v1 in the cold

I have leave my V1 in low temperature few times. The temperature was even -20C. It still works .
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I have leave my V1 in low temperature few times. The temperature was even -20C. It still works .
Well, if the V1 can survive Poland cold, I think we're good.
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