I wouldn't worry one bit. My own raw chemicals, with which I mix up my photographic chemistry, have, in some cases, been enduring temperatures up to 47ºC over the last 33 years.
I mixed some fresh D76 last week from some of them, works as well as 33 years ago.
I agree with Mick.
But for your personal comfort, if you're able to create a draft between two windows on opposite sides of the apartment, with one fan blowing out and the other blowing in, it really goes a long way toward personal comfort. I do that in my house without central cooling - I usually start the fans around 5PM when it's getting really hot, and close the windows when I wake up around 6-7AM to trap in the night's cold air.
Yes, your chems should be just fine. You do have to watch some chems like Sodium Hydroxide since if they aren't seal properly they will take on H2O.This is one reason why I like Barry Thornton's two bath. It is panthermic to a point and I can get great results within a decent temperature range..
Temperature is not your problem. Just keep your powder dry.
Exactly, temp has nothing to do with it.
But a very good tip is to keep the powder which is from open packages, including raw powders, in easily obtainable PET plastic bottles. These range in size from 50 - 100 mL (liquor) to 400 - 1000 mL. Reason? With the cap on they do not allow air in which could bring moisture. Also, they make things neat and organized. - David Lyga
You really don't need amber jars if you keep your chems in the dark. I keep mine in a dark cabinet as it serves the same purpose as an amber jar or bottle. Clear, well sealed plain glass works just as well.Thanks everyone for the information and suggestions.
I believe I have seen those canning type jars at the local dollar store not long ago, though not amber. I do have an unopened container of sodium hydroxide that was bought recently. It may be one of those chemicals that will not be used as much but when needed it will be there.
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