Storing PA speakers - Page 2

Damo s · 20th August 2019, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by conanski

If there is any potential for rodents just don't, those little bastards will destroy it no matter what precautions you take short of enclosing them in a concrete or steel bunker.

There is certainly the odd mouse although Im not sure there have been any lately.

I could lay one sub on its back and the other on top of that face down so port to port effectively creating a seal. both in plastic bags. Guess Ive got to try and just keep an eye on it. There is enough other stuff in the garage to hopefully be easier work for any mice.

is the silica bag overkill?

indianajo · 20th August 2019, 09:44 PM

Yeah, rubberized cones are not that sensitive to moisture. But pay attention to taping up any reflex holes in the back, hadn't thought of that. Would make your speakers great mouse nurseries. Fortunately my Peaveys don't have any.

Galu · 20th August 2019, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Damo s

is the silica bag overkill?

I would think so given the substantial quantity required and the high subsequent cost.
250g TYVEK Silica Gel Desiccant Sachets - Moisture Absorber | eBay

Mark Tillotson · 21st August 2019, 11:28 PM

Rodent traps and bait are available, in fact they are designed for the job. Farm/factory cats are another traditional solution, but you'd definitely need to wrap the units well to prevent claw damage.

Damo s · 23rd August 2019, 08:49 AM

I think I've decided to keep the subs in the house for now. This morning the wife said "can you do something with those effin speakers this weekend".
me: "effin speakers? they are lovely pieces of beauty ffs and there are 2 more coming soon"

JonSnell Electronic · 23rd August 2019, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damo s

I think I've decided to keep the subs in the house for now. This morning the wife said "can you do something with those effin speakers this weekend".
me: "effin speakers? they are lovely pieces of beauty ffs and there are 2 more coming soon"

If you are worried, use plastic bags and place them one on top of the other on a duck board. In between the slats of the duck board place a couple of bags of rat poison. They will go for that if you ever have any "friends" visiting.

Kay Pirinha · 23rd August 2019, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damo s

I think I've decided to keep the subs in the house for now. This morning the wife said "can you do something with those effin speakers this weekend".
me: "effin speakers? they are lovely pieces of beauty ffs and there are 2 more coming soon"

The correct Reply most probably would have been: »Can you do something wit those effin shoes this weekend?«
Best regards!

Jsixis · 23rd August 2019, 07:42 PM

I put Metal Mesh over all my ports to keep rodents away, I also have traps by the doors.
The Mesh also keeps singers from stuffing napkins down the port.
Mothballs work great too.

turk 182 · 24th August 2019, 10:39 AM

i didn't know mothballs where a deterrent for singers....could have used that a few times in the past...

Max Headroom · 24th August 2019, 12:25 PM

Lavender stalks will keep insect vermin out of your speakers, just place some in the ports.
Good in the kitchen cupboards and garage storage too.

20th August 2019, 09:44 PM	#12
indianajo diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana USA	Yeah, rubberized cones are not that sensitive to moisture. But pay attention to taping up any reflex holes in the back, hadn't thought of that. Would make your speakers great mouse nurseries. Fortunately my Peaveys don't have any. __________________ Dynakit ST70, ST120, PAS2,Hammond H182(2 ea),H112,A100,10-82TC,Peavey CS800S,1.3K, SP2-XT's, T-300 HF Proj's, Steinway console, Herald RA88a mixer, Wurlitzer 4500, 4300

23rd August 2019, 07:42 PM	#18
Jsixis diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Columbus Ohio	I put Metal Mesh over all my ports to keep rodents away, I also have traps by the doors. The Mesh also keeps singers from stuffing napkins down the port. Mothballs work great too. __________________ I know nothing, so learning is really awesome.

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21st August 2019, 11:28 PM	#14
Mark Tillotson diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Cambridge UK	Rodent traps and bait are available, in fact they are designed for the job. Farm/factory cats are another traditional solution, but you'd definitely need to wrap the units well to prevent claw damage.

23rd August 2019, 08:49 AM	#15
Damo s diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Cambridge, UK	I think I've decided to keep the subs in the house for now. This morning the wife said "can you do something with those effin speakers this weekend". me: "effin speakers? they are lovely pieces of beauty ffs and there are 2 more coming soon"

24th August 2019, 10:39 AM	#19
turk 182 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2012	i didn't know mothballs where a deterrent for singers....could have used that a few times in the past...

24th August 2019, 12:25 PM	#20
Max Headroom Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Australia, near to the beach, natural ambient sounds mostly.	Lavender stalks will keep insect vermin out of your speakers, just place some in the ports. Good in the kitchen cupboards and garage storage too.