Where should i store my hardware?

[Andreas_30]

Hi
I usually store my hardware in my window with the blinds rolled down. But it's starting to get really sunny where i live, so i can't store them there. Now i'm thinking of moving them into my closet, but i don't know if it will get zapped by static electricity. I have the CPU in the box and the little tray and i have the mobo in it's anti-static bag and box. But will it die (Mostly talking about the CPU)?

 

[atljsf]

is parts installed or jsut parts not used in their boxes?

no direct sunlight helps, so in the closet on the original bags and boxes should be good

the static you mention, it is everywhere, so if it is stored in side the case it can't do much harm, probably no harm can be done

 

[the nerd 389]

I store my spare parts in a dark, dry, climate controlled space. I haven't had any issues with static electricity. If you follow safe handling guidelines, static discharge poses little danger.

I avoid placing components in direct sunlight for any length of time, as some types of plastic and rubber will degrade in these conditions. Most components won't care, though.

The most important factor is that the space is dry. Humidity will corrode many electronics prematurely.

Using this approach, my components generally last 10+ years in storage, and I only have to throw them out when I get something better these days.

 

[boosted1g]

Outside of living in the desert, with a single pane glass window, with sun poiting directly at the window is about the only condition where it would be even possible for sunny conditions in any way to hurt parts.

If the parts are in their bags/boxes there is zero risk of static electricty.
The whole static electricity thing has become so overexagerated. First of all modern parts are much less sensitive then they were in the 80s. While using a simple wrist strap is much better safe then sorry, unless you are on carpet or get shocked alot then the odds of passing static electricity is very low. Not to mention there is no way static electricity is giong to damage something in a closet on a shelf without you (or something with built up static charge) touching the pcb.

 

[coozie7]

If the parts are in sealed boxes/bags it's no real problem, just make sure the storage area is dry, unlikely to freeze, out of direct sunlight and not likely to be disturbed by children/pets/partner/wandering wildlife.
Damp can be an issue, particularly in old houses so upstairs and away from the bathroom is a good place, maybe a cupboard/draw/closet located in the main bedroom (would you sleep somewhere cold, damp and crawling with prowling brown bears?) 😉 .