Hi Jeff; I can identify with the "cold/hot" issue as I grew up in North Dakota-- not too far from Winnepeg. I've not had actual experience with a situation like you describe, but I think the worst problem could be repeated heating and cooling with potential moisture condensation in the equipment, and then freezing and thawing of the moisture-- depending on humidity of course. Some equipment manufacturers recommend their gear be used within certain humidity ranges. The potential for corrosion would also be increased in this scenario (IMO). It seems to me this is especially important with computers. If the components were kept cold for a long period of time and then gradually warmed up, I suspect they would be fine. I didn't think Canada had any swimming pools-- North Dakota doesn't:). Good Luck. Craig.
Any harm in leaving gear in the cold?
I use a Carver receiver and Pioneer six-disc player, along with some Mirage Oasis outdoor speakers, in a pool side system. The receiver and cd player reside in an enclosed, unheated shed. During the Canadian winters, the temperature can dip to well below zero. Since all components (integrated circuits, caps) are specified to operate 0C to 70C, and have a storage temperature of -40C to +85C, is there any harm in leaving the gear in the shed over the winter? If I unplug the stuff, any harm done?