[rescue] [OT?] Humidty

[George Adkins]

> 	So I guess my question is two fold. One, what is the effects of
> humidity on computer equipment. 
Humidity of 60-70% hekps keep static at a minimum.  The major issue is to 
keep a non-condensing temp/humidity combination.  Humidity also improves the 
therm carrying capacity of air and reduces it's viscosity (heh,heh... not by 
much though. :)  If I were a Server, I'd want to be kept at 62 degrees F and 
65% humidity.  
Incidentally, these conditions would be near ideal for storing Wine and 
Cigars as well...

> That it shortens componet life? 
I'd like to think that it would save me from the occasional dry cap going 
off, but I don't think that's really true, I think age kills capacitors, not 
low humidity.

> second part is, if it is a concern, what do you guys do to control the
> humidty in your computer rooms?
>
A well built air handling system has humidification / dehumidification 
included in the system. otherwise, a dehumidifier and careful monitoring.
Personally, I have a basement that's just right all by itself with 
surprisingly little outside interference.

George