Anyone know of a "Can O Air" type product that uses a motor?

[soundfx4]

As I was using a can of R-152a the other day cleaning some computer parts I started to realize just how quickly Can O Air goes away. I wasn't even able to finish dusting of the computer I was working on before it ran out. I may have cleaned out 3 entire computers with it. Also, Can O Air loses pressure too fast. I can't hardly finish cleaning a single computer part without having to go back inside and dunk the can in a warm tub of water to build up more pressure. Basiclally what I'm getting at is that I'm sick of Can O Air, and need something that last for a real long time, puts out the same pressure of about 70-80 PSIG and doesn't lose pressure in less than a minute of using it. I had thought I saw some duster that uses an electric motor somewhere online but I can't find anything like it again. If anyone knows of anything like this I would be very greatful for any information on it.

oh yeah, and compressed air cans are no good because they spit out water as an effect from the compressed air losing pressure so quickly...or something like that. Either way that water wouldn't be good for comp parts :D

[XWRed1]

They are called air compressors. Or vacuum cleaners.

I've cleaned computers with an old vacuum that had a reverse switch, it was absolutely dreamy compared to using cans of air.

[PCGUY112887]

Yeap, a compressor is what you want. Compressor, hose, blowgun, you'll be set.

Although i'm interested in this vacuum thing... I wonder if you could just reverse the power on any old vac and make it blow?

[zexmarquies01]

well, you can always get a 220CFM Delta, with a duct on it, to focus air flow to a tiny area...i'm sure that would easily blow away any and all dust in the way.

just plug it in, and bam, instant air duster.

hmm....actually, not to bad of an idea....

[ManOman]

Yep, I got a Craftsman air compressor from my fiancee's father for Christmas and it's made a huge difference in our budget ;)

[soundfx4]

Air compressors are great, but they spit out mist, and water + computers = broken computer. :D

I actually do have a vacum cleaner with an exaust port, but it isn't convient having to take it out, unwrap the cord, plug it in, attach the hose and then the crevice tool. I have used a leaf blower before :p but just like the vacum cleaner it proved to be a PITA to hook up just to dust off some computer parts.

[XWRed1]

Although i'm interested in this vacuum thing... I wonder if you could just reverse the power on any old vac and make it blow?

I'm not an electrician, but I don't think you can do this. The electrical circuits inside probably assume current will be flowing a certain direction, and the motor isn't guaranteed to be mechanically or electrically capable of operating in reverse.

I'm just talking about the vacuums you see in cartoons, where you just flip a switch and they blow air out.

[PCGUY112887]

Well most shop wet/dry vacs I see have reverse switches... could pick one of those and with a bit of modding have a mean blower.

[RoadWarrior]

a lot of cylinder vacs just have a hose connection in the bottom, the other side of the blower, you just hook up the hose the other side....

Good way to proceed then is to fit a kind of funky big funnel on the intake hose connection, connect the hose in the back or bottom, stand the vacuum behind what you're cleaning and blow towards it, then you don't have to worry that the dust you blew out is ending up back inside your PC again.

The amount of sputter you get from compressed air cylinders is IMHO very negligible and dries instantly. It's also pure distilled water, and won't leave any limescale stains, and should be non-ionic, meaning even if you spatter a little on live electronics it shouldn't cause as much trouble as tap water would. The small amounts involved should evaporate before they pick up enough ions to be a problem.

You can save your air on heatsinks by just running them under the tap. Take the fan off, blast it under the tap or shower, works a treat, no worries with water on those. I do that all the time, save the air for the fans and PSUs. I did run a PSU under the shower once, it was so gross, in pieces of course. Then I stuck it in one of my heating ducts for 2 days before I reassembled it and turned it on again. Worked great after.

Water can be bad for live electronics, on dead electronics it's rarely a problem.

Sometimes lightweight dust can be shifted with your wifes hairdryer with the nozzle on it.

Heh, half the time I just grab the nearest thing in a ten foot radius... paintbrush, that'll do.... pressure washer, that'll do... balloon pump, that'll do...

Road Warrior

[sean478]

well, you can always get a 220CFM Delta, with a duct on it, to focus air flow to a tiny area...i'm sure that would easily blow away any and all dust in the way.

just plug it in, and bam, instant air duster.

hmm....actually, not to bad of an idea....
wow im gonna do that :D

[buckbadly]

Air compressors are great, but they spit out mist, and water + computers = broken computer

Thats why I use a moisture collector inline on my compressor ;)

[sean478]

compresors also are good for drying the water (well geting rid of it) under a gpu or ram after cleaning u dont want calcium deposits on ur gpu do u?

[soundfx4]

a lot of cylinder vacs just have a hose connection in the bottom, the other side of the blower, you just hook up the hose the other side....
Good way to proceed then is to fit a kind of funky big funnel on the intake hose connection, connect the hose in the back or bottom, stand the vacuum behind what you're cleaning and blow towards it, then you don't have to worry that the dust you blew out is ending up back inside your PC again.
That is how my vacum works, it's a filter queen, and is a cylinder vac. I never thought of using a funnel on the intake, such a simple, yet great idea! Although I usually just take my comp parts outsides and let nature deal with the dust :D

The amount of sputter you get from compressed air cylinders is IMHO very negligible and dries instantly. It's also pure distilled water, and won't leave any limescale stains, and should be non-ionic, meaning even if you spatter a little on live electronics it shouldn't cause as much trouble as tap water would. The small amounts involved should evaporate before they pick up enough ions to be a problem.
Well, I have used compressed air before on electronics and never had a problem before, so I guess it will be okay. It is the best thing, it blows dust to hell and back :p
You can save your air on heatsinks by just running them under the tap. Take the fan off, blast it under the tap or shower, works a treat, no worries with water on those. I do that all the time, save the air for the fans and PSUs. I did run a PSU under the shower once, it was so gross, in pieces of course. Then I stuck it in one of my heating ducts for 2 days before I reassembled it and turned it on again. Worked great after.
But wouldn't you have to re-apply the thermal compound? If so is it really worth the trouble? Either way it is a great idea for a real thourogh clean, that is actually how I clean my keyboards :beer:
Water can be bad for live electronics, on dead electronics it's rarely a problem.

that makes since, but then isn't there also the problem of corrosion?
Heh, half the time I just grab the nearest thing in a ten foot radius... paintbrush, that'll do.... pressure washer, that'll do... balloon pump, that'll do...
holy crap, you just reminded me of a pump I have that I used to use to inflate mattresses and stuff. It's loud as hell, but it's small, easy to wip out, and puts out quite a bit of air pressure! I completly forgot about that, thanks!

[soundfx4]

Thats why I use a moisture collector inline on my compressor ;)

moisture collector? I don't believe I have ever heard of that, I must look into that.

[buckbadly]

moisture collector? I don't believe I have ever heard of that, I must look into that.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00916008000&subcat=Air+Tool+Accessories

thats the one I have...I don't have any problems with moisture coming out of my airnozzle

[soundfx4]

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00916008000&subcat=Air+Tool+Accessories

thats the one I have...I don't have any problems with moisture coming out of my airnozzle


kick A$$ now I can just use an air compressor! Thanks :D

How many other alternatives, if any, are there to traditional Can O Air?

[buckbadly]

yw :attn:

[threeme2189]

i use a vacume cleaner but i suck all of the dust into it...works just as good imo.