can bd's be stored in regular cd and/or dvd cases? - Blu-ray Forum

zor · 06-09-2008, 04:28 AM

I store some DVDs in regular cd cases ... which I assume is OK. Is it also OK to store BDs in DVD cases ... and what about storing BDs in CD cases, is that OK too?

By "OK" I mean safe for the disc etc, not whether it looks good

This would be for both BD movies and things I might in the future burn onto BDs (I have a bunch of spare slim CD cases, and I'd rather not have to buy special cases for BDs)

TIA!

Jesterkeeters · 06-09-2008, 04:30 AM

Yea they're perfectly safe tho they make look tacky. Doesn't matter how u store them as long as u don't scratch them...

zor · 06-09-2008, 04:46 AM

Thanks. I store my BDs in a closed cabinet anyway with no transparency so they aren't usually visible

I do that because I worry if maybe having them exposed would make them fail faster (in terms of dust or humidity ... don't know if there would actually be less dust or humdity in a closed cabinet ... anyone have an idea?)

Jesterkeeters · 06-09-2008, 04:48 AM

There's going to be less dust in the cabinet but more humidity depending on where u live and how warm your place gets...

Blu-Runner · 06-09-2008, 04:48 AM

Safe as far as cases are concerned.

zor · 06-09-2008, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesterkeeters

There's going to be less dust in the cabinet but more humidity depending on where u live and how warm your place gets...

I live in a humid area (and my place is humid too) and it's only hot during the summer at times (but I use air conditioning to keep the temperature under 80 Farenheit (don't know what that is in celsius))

So on balance, would it be better to keep it in a cabinet ... I just bought a cabinet (three shelf) I was going to use to expand my BD collection ... should I return it and just get one of those CD/DVD holder thingamebobs?

Jesterkeeters · 06-09-2008, 04:57 AM

The cabinet will hold in the humidity so yes in actuality it would be better to go with an open movie rack of some sort..

Canada · 06-09-2008, 06:12 AM

Why not are you worried about scratching? If so why? You probably never worried about your CD's or DVD' scratchig did you? Plus Blu Rays have Duribus.

Sky_Captain · 06-09-2008, 12:33 PM

No. They'll melt or get homesick...

arush5268d · 06-09-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

No. They'll melt or get homesick...

Marquoz · 06-09-2008, 03:35 PM

I've had a closed cabinet with 70+% humidity during hot summer days. The AC lowers the humidity, and I've never seen one of my DVD cases soggy, warped, wet, or otherwise affected by the humidity.

zor · 06-09-2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marquoz

I've had a closed cabinet with 70+% humidity during hot summer days. The AC lowers the humidity, and I've never seen one of my DVD cases soggy, warped, wet, or otherwise affected by the humidity.

I think (correct me) the biggest concern with humidity is that fungus may grow on the actual disc (I don't think BD is better protected in that regard). And apparently it is extremely difficult to kill the fungus if it appears.

Apparently they sell special cabinets that auto-dehumidify to whatever relative h level you want it to be at (some also AC it to a temp). No idea how much these things cost.

U4K61 · 06-11-2008, 04:41 AM

Fungus and humidity? I thought climate control was a wine and cigar thing. That is unless you plan on keeping them in one of those dark musty basements that have the acrid smell of dog for months on end. The only worry I ever had with with digital media was laser rot, but that was a laser disc issue. As long as you don't leave them in a car roasting in direct sunlight, I never heard of any storage problems. Fortunately, I live up in temperate New England where humidity is only an issue two or three months out of the year.

ZMan · 06-11-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zor

I think (correct me) the biggest concern with humidity is that fungus may grow on the actual disc (I don't think BD is better protected in that regard). And apparently it is extremely difficult to kill the fungus if it appears.

Apparently they sell special cabinets that auto-dehumidify to whatever relative h level you want it to be at (some also AC it to a temp). No idea how much these things cost.

Is fungus growing on your TV, or your BD player, or your walls, or the inside of your cabinet? These are all exposed to the same levels of humidity. I live in south Louisiana, and believe me, it doesn't get much more humid than it does here and I don't have any problems of the sort.

zor · 06-11-2008, 05:54 PM

I think I read about the fungus issue on a website that was selling these specialized humidity-temp controlled cabinets!

So they probably exaggerated the danger.

arush5268d · 06-11-2008, 06:26 PM

I bet Monster Cable makes a special device to solve this problem....

w_tanoto · 06-11-2008, 09:10 PM

obviously. manufacturer even sells blank BDs in CD cases

06-09-2008, 04:28 AM	#1
zor Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008	can bd's be stored in regular cd and/or dvd cases? I store some DVDs in regular cd cases ... which I assume is OK. Is it also OK to store BDs in DVD cases ... and what about storing BDs in CD cases, is that OK too? By "OK" I mean safe for the disc etc, not whether it looks good This would be for both BD movies and things I might in the future burn onto BDs (I have a bunch of spare slim CD cases, and I'd rather not have to buy special cases for BDs) TIA!

06-11-2008, 04:41 AM	#13
U4K61 Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Connecticut Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4	Fungus and humidity? I thought climate control was a wine and cigar thing. That is unless you plan on keeping them in one of those dark musty basements that have the acrid smell of dog for months on end. The only worry I ever had with with digital media was laser rot, but that was a laser disc issue. As long as you don't leave them in a car roasting in direct sunlight, I never heard of any storage problems. Fortunately, I live up in temperate New England where humidity is only an issue two or three months out of the year. Last edited by U4K61; 06-11-2008 at 09:25 PM.

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06-09-2008, 04:30 AM	#2
Jesterkeeters Banned Member since:Apr 2008 Location:On the Internet Blu-ray collection:15 Trading Score:115	Yea they're perfectly safe tho they make look tacky. Doesn't matter how u store them as long as u don't scratch them...

06-09-2008, 04:46 AM	#3
zor Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008	Thanks. I store my BDs in a closed cabinet anyway with no transparency so they aren't usually visible I do that because I worry if maybe having them exposed would make them fail faster (in terms of dust or humidity ... don't know if there would actually be less dust or humdity in a closed cabinet ... anyone have an idea?)

06-09-2008, 04:48 AM	#4
Jesterkeeters Banned Member since:Apr 2008 Location:On the Internet Blu-ray collection:15 Trading Score:115	There's going to be less dust in the cabinet but more humidity depending on where u live and how warm your place gets...

06-09-2008, 04:48 AM	#5
Blu-Runner Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:203 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:16	Safe as far as cases are concerned.

06-09-2008, 04:57 AM	#7
Jesterkeeters Banned Member since:Apr 2008 Location:On the Internet Blu-ray collection:15 Trading Score:115	The cabinet will hold in the humidity so yes in actuality it would be better to go with an open movie rack of some sort..

06-09-2008, 06:12 AM	#8
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	Why not are you worried about scratching? If so why? You probably never worried about your CD's or DVD' scratchig did you? Plus Blu Rays have Duribus.

06-09-2008, 12:33 PM	#9
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	No. They'll melt or get homesick...

06-09-2008, 03:35 PM	#11
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	I've had a closed cabinet with 70+% humidity during hot summer days. The AC lowers the humidity, and I've never seen one of my DVD cases soggy, warped, wet, or otherwise affected by the humidity.

06-11-2008, 05:54 PM	#15
zor Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008	I think I read about the fungus issue on a website that was selling these specialized humidity-temp controlled cabinets! So they probably exaggerated the danger.

06-11-2008, 06:26 PM	#16
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	I bet Monster Cable makes a special device to solve this problem....

06-11-2008, 09:10 PM	#17
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	obviously. manufacturer even sells blank BDs in CD cases

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