2006-07-17 23:39:02 · 4 answers · asked by Normandy 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
You need to determine the type of mold, and then find the proper UV light for that mold. Exposing the mold to the UV light will kill it. Be careful though, the UV light can damage the tape if you expose for too long.
Have fun doing that. I do not envy you. Once you finish, invest in a device that allows you to transfer your tapes to DVD's. Buy decent quality DVD's otherwise you will have wasted your time.
Good luck!
Will D
Enterprise AL
2006-07-17 23:49:45 · answer #1 · answered by Will D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of mold on tapes before,
if you want to preserve your tapes , you might try to clean them with some mild soap and water.
By the way is the mold on the tape or on the cover? If it is on the tape you might want to try and transfer them onto another tape before it deteriorates too much.
2006-07-18 11:06:48 · answer #2 · answered by coco2591 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try contacting the National Film and Sound archive (Australia) at http://www.nfsa.afc.gov.au/ they may be able to provide more specific advice.
If in the US, try the Library of Congress site at http://www.loc.gov
2006-07-17 23:52:33 · answer #3 · answered by cehelp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
throw away the tape
2006-07-18 02:24:28 · answer #4 · answered by Pattitata S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋