Minimal temperature to store a Pinball !?

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What is the minimal temperature to store a Pinball !? Can I store my pinballs and arcades in the garage where the temperature is around minus 5 to minus 10 celcius for about 4 months !? If not what is the minimal temperature that woul'd not deterior my stuff !? Thanks !
 
I would think temperature is less of a concern than humidity. A cold night followed by a humid day will cause moisture to collect on the components that are still cold. Metal parts can start to show rust and corrosion pretty quickly under those conditions. Still, I doubt four months should result in any serious deterioration. If you move them back in while they are still cold, open up the cabinets and allow them to warm up and dry out thoroughly before applying power.
 
Even the newer backglass would be lost !? and if I seal them with triple tick !?
Or I could simply store the backglass in my house since it take less place !
 
Pinball machines were designed for indoor use and storage. This means normal room temperature. Anything below 60 degrees F is asking for trouble.
 
when only storing (and not playing at those temperatures) they should survive
if you want to be sure then take out the backglasses (if they're real glass and not translights) and the dmds/score displays

other than that, take care of humidity and temperature changes
 
Depends on the game. I've seen backglasses in non temperature controlled storage (down to -30) for years and come out looking perfect where I've seen others that came out with no paint given the same conditions.

I would say don't risk it if you can avoid it but do what you've gotta do.

Rapid temperature and humidity changes are the biggest problem.
 
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well right now I will only store my silverball mania to make room for my new Jurassic Park and a Non working Joker poker !! But well I am from quebec so the temperature is about the same as you in edmonton !
 
well right now I will only store my silverball mania to make room for my new Jurassic Park and a Non working Joker poker !! But well I am from quebec so the temperature is about the same as you in edmonton !

Keep the backglass inside. The rest of the game will be fine.
 
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