Pitlamp said:. . . in which case run a simple repository, at a fraction of the cost.
A very good point Graham, what about approaching "The Time Machine" in Weston Super Maregraham said:Pitlamp said:. . . in which case run a simple repository, at a fraction of the cost.
I'm not trying to be anything other than Devil's Advocate here, but what sort of repository and what cost?
If you wish to store potentially fragile and valuable material, including documentation, then a garage or a garden shed simply will not do. You need to ensure that the store is completely dry and has a reasonably stable temperature as a minimum. Commercial rental will cost in the region (ball park only) of a tenner a square foot a year. So a small (200 sq ft) room will cost ?170 per month (plus VAT). On top of that there will be service charges, rates etc. So that's a couple of grand a year for one tiny room!
Can caving afford that?
bat said:Probably a silly suggestions, but how about storing it in sealed boxes underground in a cave or mine![]()
graham said:Has advantages of stable temperature, disadvantages of damp (you'll need to open the boxes to access it sometime, or what's the point) and poor security.
wormster said:graham said:Has advantages of stable temperature, disadvantages of damp (you'll need to open the boxes to access it sometime, or what's the point) and poor security.
I would disagree with you there graham, compton martin is a nice secure little mine, I'm sure that there are others that are just as, if not more more secure.
Pitlamp said:Don't bring problems, suggest solutions.
Bob Mehew said:Whilst I know there are problems about security of keeping electronic material (especially on Les William's machines),