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stefan
stefan asked in Consumer ElectronicsTiVO & DVRs · 1 month ago

What causes vhs tapes to degrade?

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  • Robert J
    Lv 7
    1 month ago

    Physical wear or poor storage conditions - too damp, too hot etc.

  • Donnie Porko
    Lv 7
    1 month ago

    It’s the magnetic particles that’s attached to the tape. 

  • Harley Lady
    Lv 7
    1 month ago

    Usually age and how they're stored, but I've got some that are over 25 years old & still look good.

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