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Lifespan of a Videotape [message #80591]

Mon, 29 September 2014 20:53

AFreed52
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Registered: September 2014
Location: New York

Chancellor

I've read where the lifespan of a videotape is about 20 years. However, I have some that are more than 25 years old and still work fine. Any reason for the conflict in assessment?

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Re: Lifespan of a Videotape [message #80592 is a reply to message #80591]

Mon, 29 September 2014 21:52

gofar99
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Registered: May 2010
Location: Southern Arizona

Illuminati (5th Degree)

Hi, I have many that old they are fine. Storage conditions are quite important as well as having a decent brand to start with.

Good Listening
Bruce

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Re: Lifespan of a Videotape [message #80600 is a reply to message #80592]

Tue, 30 September 2014 10:21

Wayne Parham
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Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

I store mine on a transformer. It gets a little hot but isn't too magnetic. Laughing

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Re: Lifespan of a Videotape [message #80608 is a reply to message #80600]

Wed, 01 October 2014 21:35

gofar99
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Registered: May 2010
Location: Southern Arizona

Illuminati (5th Degree)

Another nice dry place is inside a microwave oven. Laughing

Good Listening
Bruce

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Re: Lifespan of a Videotape [message #80613 is a reply to message #80608]

Thu, 02 October 2014 11:01

Wayne Parham
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Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

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Re: Lifespan of a Videotape [message #80656 is a reply to message #80591]

Tue, 07 October 2014 08:33

audioaudio90
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Registered: October 2010

Illuminati (1st Degree)

Haha, I hope no one takes you guys seriously or they're in for a world of hurt! Razz

I got rid of my videotapes a long time ago so I couldn't tell you how long they might have lasted.

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