{"id":4051,"date":"2026-03-04T09:09:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T09:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hysfsubsea.com\/knowledge-base\/how-to-properly-store-underwater-connectors\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T09:09:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T09:09:12","slug":"how-to-properly-store-underwater-connectors","status":"publish","type":"knowledge-base","link":"https:\/\/hysfsubsea.com\/fr\/knowledge-base\/how-to-properly-store-underwater-connectors\/","title":{"rendered":"How to properly store underwater connectors?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>R\u00e9ponse rapide<\/h2>\n<p>Store connectors in original packaging or protective caps. Keep in cool, dry place (10-25\u00b0C, <60% humidity). Protect from UV light, ozone, and chemicals. Store with O-rings relaxed (not compressed). Inspect annually even in storage.<\/p>\n<h2>R\u00e9ponse rapide<\/h2>\n<p>Store connectors in <strong>original packaging or protective caps<\/strong>. Keep in <strong>cool, dry place<\/strong> (10-25\u00b0C, &lt;60% humidity). Protect from UV light, ozone, and chemicals. Store with O-rings relaxed (not compressed). Inspect annually even in storage.<\/p>\n<h2>Storage Environment<\/h2>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<tr>\n<th>Param\u00e8tres<\/th>\n<th>Ideal Range<\/th>\n<th>Avoid<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Temp\u00e9rature<\/td>\n<td>10-25\u00b0C (50-77\u00b0F)<\/td>\n<td>&lt;0\u00b0C or &gt;40\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Humidity<\/td>\n<td>30-60% RH<\/td>\n<td>&gt;70% RH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Light<\/td>\n<td>Dark or low light<\/td>\n<td>Direct sunlight\/UV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Air quality<\/td>\n<td>Clean, filtered<\/td>\n<td>Ozone, chemicals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Preparation for Storage<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Clean thoroughly:<\/strong> Fresh water rinse, dry completely<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inspect:<\/strong> Check for damage, wear, corrosion<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lubricate:<\/strong> Fresh silicone grease on O-rings<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protect:<\/strong> Install protective caps on all openings<\/li>\n<li><strong>Package:<\/strong> Original box or sealed bag<\/li>\n<li><strong>Label:<\/strong> Date, connector info, next inspection<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Long-Term Storage Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Relax O-rings:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t store under compression<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid hanging:<\/strong> Store flat or supported<\/li>\n<li><strong>No solvents:<\/strong> Keep away from cleaning chemicals<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rotate stock:<\/strong> Use oldest connectors first<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document:<\/strong> Keep storage log<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Storage Shelf Life<\/h2>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<tr>\n<th>Component<\/th>\n<th>Shelf Life<\/th>\n<th>Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Connectors (proper storage)<\/td>\n<td>5+ years<\/td>\n<td>Inspect annually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>O-rings (sealed)<\/td>\n<td>3-5 years<\/td>\n<td>From manufacture date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lubricant (sealed)<\/td>\n<td>3 years<\/td>\n<td>Check consistency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cable assemblies<\/td>\n<td>5+ years<\/td>\n<td>Don&#8217;t bend tightly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Annual Inspection<\/h2>\n<p>Even in storage, inspect annually:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check O-ring condition<\/li>\n<li>Verify lubricant hasn&#8217;t dried<\/li>\n<li>Look for corrosion or discoloration<\/li>\n<li>Test fit protective caps<\/li>\n<li>Update storage log<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Nous contacter<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Storage questions:<\/strong> info@hysfsubsea.com<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"faq_category":[80],"class_list":["post-4051","knowledge-base","type-knowledge-base","status-publish","hentry","faq_category-installation-mating-guide"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hysfsubsea.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/knowledge-base\/4051","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hysfsubsea.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/knowledge-base"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hysfsubsea.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/knowledge-base"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hysfsubsea.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4051"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hysfsubsea.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/knowledge-base\/4051\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hysfsubsea.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4051"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"faq_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hysfsubsea.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faq_category?post=4051"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}