Is it a good idea to put a TV remote or game controller in the fridge?

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#1 eccentric_view
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Well I know it's a good idea, but what I really want to ask is, will there be any problems or potential malfunctions?

The AC has been very bad and the temperature is very hot. Everything becomes sweaty to touch and uncomfortable to hold. Having the remote feel ice cold works wonders for relaxation when watching TV on the couch. A cold game controller means easier and more fun game sessions.

Anyone know if they potentially cause problems? Usually the warning just says never melt under direct sunlight, but I'm planning on doing the opposite.

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#2 ImaPirate0202
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Lemme know how that works out.

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#3 harashawn
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Electrical devices to not function well under extreme cold, so I'd say no. Well, it probably also depends on how cold your fridge is and how long you put them inside.
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#4 Dylan_11
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Don't grip the remote/controller. Put it down when not in use.
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#5 XilePrincess
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don't sweat all over your electronics, then, and put them down when you aren't using them.
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#6 deactivated-57e5de5e137a4
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The fridge shouldn't hurt it, unless you have a condensation problem. If your house is really humid, I'd pass on this plan. I'd pass on the plan altogether, but especially if your house is humid. I recommend getting someone to sit beside you blowing on your hands instead. You can take turns.
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#7 bogaty
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Only issues I can see are:

1) the plastic may become rome rigid than normal and be more prone to cracking when pressed.

2) Moving it from a cold environment to a hot, humid one can cause condensation to form on components with such as copper and solder.

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#8 eccentric_view
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Well I just found an ice-pack, although it's flavored. Well not flavored, but it has a lavender smell, I got it as a set from a friend.

Anyway I thought about using that but it will only last at best half an hour and then I'll have to wait several hours when I put it back in the freezer for it to be cold again.

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#9 BlakcCrow
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It might cause problems depending on how long it was in there. I wouldnt recommend it though.

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#10 worlock77
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Just get one of those cold packs people stick in their lunchboxes.

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#11 smc91352
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I think the batteries would be affected.
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#12 gameguy6700
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You'll encounter two potential problems: 1. Condensation. Moving the object from a cold place to a warmer place can cause water to condensate on it or inside it. This is lethal to electronic devices. 2. Thermal shock: If a solid object undergoes rapid and dramatic temperature changes it can crack due to rapid expansion or compression. As long as you aren't moving the remote from next to an oven to the icebox of your freezer you should be fine though.
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#13 topsemag55
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I think the batteries would be affected.smc91352

I agree, as outside temperature affects car batteries.

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#14 TSNAKE617
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I believe that the batteries could be damaged by that.

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#15 deactivated-5857b4a04988e
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Also, aside from the condensation problem, the parts inside the controller might crack under the cold. Even less than tenth of a inch in contraction due to the cold would be more than enough to severe electronic connections and damage the components. I wouldn't recommend it.
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#16 harashawn
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Also, aside from the condensation problem, the parts inside the controller might crack under the cold. Even less than tenth of a inch in contraction due to the cold would be more than enough to severe electronic connections and damage the components. I wouldn't recommend it.Dtnoip28
Not only that, but if the wires get cold enough they will freeze and might become fragile. These devices are not meant to be under conditions outside of room-temperature.
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#17 kidsmelly
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Cover it in kool-aid first. Then you have a frozen tasty treat while gaming.

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#18 mystic_knight
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If you put it in the freezer / fridge it has to be wrapped in plastic. But its never recommended only on HDDs to do a quick recovery of data.
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#19 mystic_knight
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I believe that the batteries could be damaged by that.

TSNAKE617
You know batteries actually last longer. the device is more prone to get wrecked.
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#20 McainTehNub
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But its never recommended only on HDDs to do a quick recovery of data.mystic_knight
Then comes the part of explaining it to the FBI.

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#21 mystic_knight
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[QUOTE="mystic_knight"]But its never recommended only on HDDs to do a quick recovery of data.McainTehNub

Then comes the part of explaining it to the FBI.

:? No FBI here in Australia so not sure exactly what you meant by that. If your HDD is faulty and does not read in your pc, generally freezing the hdd will allow you enough time to extract important data.
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#22 McainTehNub
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[QUOTE="McainTehNub"]

[QUOTE="mystic_knight"]But its never recommended only on HDDs to do a quick recovery of data.mystic_knight

Then comes the part of explaining it to the FBI.

:? No FBI here in Australia so not sure exactly what you meant by that. If your HDD is faulty and does not read in your pc, generally freezing the hdd will allow you enough time to extract important data.

Sorry, I messed up the joke.

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#23 Plzhelpmelearn
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I had a gamecube controller with a built in fan back in the day. I miss that sucka.

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#24 Niner0
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Well I just found an ice-pack, although it's flavored. Well not flavored, but it has a lavender smell, I got it as a set from a friend.

Anyway I thought about using that but it will only last at best half an hour and then I'll have to wait several hours when I put it back in the freezer for it to be cold again.

eccentric_view

Sure you did...

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#25 Ceraby
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Maybe you could try putting a towel in the fridge. Once it's cold enough, wrap it around your remote.

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#26 jessmaster13
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[QUOTE="TSNAKE617"]

I believe that the batteries could be damaged by that.

mystic_knight

You know batteries actually last longer. the device is more prone to get wrecked.

My grandpa always keeps batteries in the freezer :?

Anyway, I don't think it would be good for the controller to put it in the fridge