best place to store computer parts

[alpha_2000]

So i need to find a way to store computer parts, i was just using the cardboard containers but my landlord, said that wont work so i am wondering will plastic containers work or is it too conductive is there like a plastic container but made of a non conductive material?

 

[alexoiu]

I'd use antistatic bags and whatever drawers/boxes/containers/cabinets that can keep the parts away from accidental mechanical damage and humidity.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=Antistatic+Bags

 

[boju]

^yeah. and plastic isn't conductive

 

[dontlistentome]

Is your landlord implying you're making a mess out of it?

So as not to have to spend money, I put the parts in cardboard boxes since I always seem to have boxes left over from buying other things. Inside the boxes I layer the parts, with pieces of thin cardboard(such as from a cereal box) between them. I've never had problems with parts not working due to static electricity.

 

[USAFRet]

What reason did he give for "that wont work" ?

The cardboard box?
Or simply too much stuff?

 

[alpha_2000]

What reason did he give for "that wont work" ?

The cardboard box?
Or simply too much stuff?

well it was because the apartment has roaches according to the exterminator who comes out every year or so

 

[USAFRet]

What reason did he give for "that wont work" ?

The cardboard box?
Or simply too much stuff?

well it was because the apartment has roaches according to the exterminator who comes out every year or so

So this has nothing to do with the PC parts, but rather just too much cardboard laying around.
Roaches will nest in cardboard boxes a LOT more than plastic.

 

[alpha_2000]

What reason did he give for "that wont work" ?

The cardboard box?
Or simply too much stuff?

well it was because the apartment has roaches according to the exterminator who comes out every year or so

So this has nothing to do with the PC parts, but rather just too much cardboard laying around.
Roaches will nest in cardboard boxes a LOT more than plastic.

yes too much cardboard laying around ,so now i need something else to store the parts in

 

[USAFRet]

What reason did he give for "that wont work" ?

The cardboard box?
Or simply too much stuff?

well it was because the apartment has roaches according to the exterminator who comes out every year or so

So this has nothing to do with the PC parts, but rather just too much cardboard laying around.
Roaches will nest in cardboard boxes a LOT more than plastic.

yes too much cardboard laying around ,so now i need something else to store the parts in

OK then.
Yes, plastic containers will work.

 

[alpha_2000]

What reason did he give for "that wont work" ?

The cardboard box?
Or simply too much stuff?

well it was because the apartment has roaches according to the exterminator who comes out every year or so

So this has nothing to do with the PC parts, but rather just too much cardboard laying around.
Roaches will nest in cardboard boxes a LOT more than plastic.

yes too much cardboard laying around ,so now i need something else to store the parts in

OK then.
Yes, plastic containers will work.

it wont cause electro static discharge or damage anything?

 

[USAFRet]

it wont cause electro static discharge or damage anything?

If you go into many small to medium size server rooms, you will find "plastic bins" full of equipment.

 

[alpha_2000]

it wont cause electro static discharge or damage anything?

If you go into many small to medium size server rooms, you will find "plastic bins" full of equipment.

okay good and one last question is it okay to stack desktop cases on top of each other without the boxes for the cases?

 

[USAFRet]

okay good and one last question is it okay to stack desktop cases on top of each other without the boxes for the cases?

Yes.