On 3/5/07, Dovber Shapiro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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.
Probably you need to start with just physically brushing out the major
dust accumulation. I don't remember where I got the brush that I use,
but it seems to me that the things that are sold as "pastry brushes"
are a good approximation. For one type, see:
< http://preview.tinyurl.com/2qysfw >
Just don't use it for brushing on melted butter. :-)
carl
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