On Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:12:59 -0800 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > This is not a Linux question, but I hope that with the level of > > experience on this list you guys will be able to help me. > > I am looking to buy an air compressor that will be safe to clean > > out computers. > > My research tells me that you need a moisture trap, to avoid > > spraying out water, and that the machine should be oilless. > > Can anyone give me a recommendation of a model or specs to look > > for, or anything to consider or look out for, > > Thank You in advance for your help > > Dovber Shapiro > > Actually, I don't think you want entirely dry air, as moving, dry air, > can and will cause static electricity. Oil would definitely be a nono, > however. And, I'm assuming you have all power off any equipment you're > blowing out (power cord removed, for example). I've often used my > home/shop type air compressor for blowing out systems, so far, never had > a problem caused by it (and several CD drives "repaired" by it... :) > > Perhaps if we knew why you need/want something that might otherwise be > considered overkill, vs. buying canned air at Costco or other lower cost > place, would help us in our suggestions? >
The reason I would prefer to have something besides canned air, is that I deal very often with older computers and I always want to open them up and blow them out before I do anything. Cans of air seem like they get used up very quickly. I also now have a situation where there was drywalling near some equipment and the dust really got into it. If I really need to do a major cleanup maybe there are better methods than canned air. Thank You Dovber Shapiro > Rich > > > -- > [email protected] > http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-list -- [email protected] http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-list
