I'm Tired of wasting Money on Compressed Air

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I'm tired of wasting money on compressed air cans to blow the dust out of my computer. I want to purchase an electro static discharge vacuum made to be used on a desktop computer.

Anyone have any experience buying a vacuum like this? I was looking at this one:

Data-Vac MEV-MDV-1BA Pro Computer Vacuum - $63

http://www.shoplet.com/office/db/MEVMDV1BA.html

Any thoughts?
 
Not familiar with that brand myself.I Usually just use an old shop vac and reverse the hose from intake to output ports its 4.5 Hp so it works pretty good.

*edit also you you can pick one up at home improvement stores or walmart at a cheaper price as well as it has enough HP to do other stuff around the house
 
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I use a pump designed for inflatables,
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it has two way action and you can get right into any crevice you need to and also have a much better control over the air flow on your componants ;)
 
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Just some things I think should be considered:

Problem with using a vacuum is the static that can be generated by one. Using a statically charged brush on your electronics probably isn't the wisest idea.

As far as the air compressor is concerned, my experience has been that when the units discharge compressed air, they also discharge a small amount of moisture. (Try spraying it on the sidewalk or something and tell me if I'm wrong.) Moisture on your motherboard really isn't a good thing either.
 
you need to drain that compressor! you need a condenser. it dries the air on the way out, but i have only seen a pipe unit, nothing for a handheld (target compressors). i ahve a 25hp 100psi compressor from the 70's and it dries out the air pretty damn well
 
vix said:
Just some things I think should be considered:

Problem with using a vacuum is the static that can be generated by one. Using a statically charged brush on your electronics probably isn't the wisest idea.
2048Megabytes said:
I'm tired of wasting money on compressed air cans to blow the dust out of my computer. I want to purchase an electro static discharge vacuum made to be used on a desktop computer.
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Read it more carefully ;)

As far as the air compressor is concerned, my experience has been that when the units discharge compressed air, they also discharge a small amount of moisture. (Try spraying it on the sidewalk or something and tell me if I'm wrong.) Moisture on your motherboard really isn't a good thing either.
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oscaryu1 said:
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Problem solved.
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IT ...WAS.... A ....JOKE..... lighten up ;)
 
So $63 is too much to spend. I thought it was. The input here has been great. A thanks to all. Any other input from anyone?
 
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wellll, if you think about it, a can of air is about 10 dollars, and usually lasts twice tops, so if you clean your case every month the air thingy will start to pay for itself between the 6th and the 12th month. So as long as it isnt broken in a year, I'd say its an excellent investment, and thats the only response I've seen that has actually thought about it, lol
 
Now, I would be careful with an air compressor. It can ruin delicate connections (esp. in the power supply). Also, unplug all fans. They can turn into little generators and you know what that means... For the fans that can't be unplugged (power supply), stick a popsicle stick in the slot to prevent the blades from turning. Trivial but necessary.

I put a stainless steel pipe on the end of my vacuum, which is just an ordinary Bissell. On that pipe, I have a wire inserted and secured in a hole in the pipe and have the other end of the wire in the grounded part of the socket. Be careful here: grounded is the brick-oven shaped hole in the outlet, not the slots. Have the wire insulated for safety in case you hit the wrong hole. This method works but I don't suggest it if you are careless - better yet, go outside with a metal stake, use this method EXCEPT attach the grounding end of the wire to the metal stake and vacuum away. DO NOT use a brush. An air compressor/vacuum combination is best, but use the vacuum only if you ground the end attachment (the end attachment must be conductive). Do this in the garage or in the kitchen, not in your living room where you have carpet.
 
I usually use the air compressor to just rule out the ESD damage a vaccum could produce. But thanks for the advice for the fans.
 
concorde said:
Now, I would be careful with an air compressor. It can ruin delicate connections (esp. in the power supply). Also, unplug all fans. They can turn into little generators and you know what that means...
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Yes I do and last time I told someone on a forum they slated me for saying it!!!
It stands to reason that if you spin an electric motor it will generate electricity which could pass back down into the mobo or other componant if the Diodes don't stop it first of course!! But even so , it aint gonna do the system any favours by blasting 100PSI through the fan blades!! ;)
 
Originally Posted by Vix
Just some things I think should be considered:

Problem with using a vacuum is the static that can be generated by one. Using a statically charged brush on your electronics probably isn't the wisest idea.
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Originally Posted by sg1
Read it more carefully
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I think Vix was referring to this Post:
Not familiar with that brand myself.I Usually just use an old shop vac and reverse the hose from intake to output ports its 4.5 Hp so it works pretty good.
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Anyone who uses a shop vac to clean out a computer is an idiot and deserves to have their system fry.
 
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