On 3/5/07, Chris Mauricio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On Monday 05 March 2007 22:20, Carl Lowenstein wrote:
> 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. :-)
oh for fucks sake. here:
the compressor
http://tinyurl.com/huyql
You know, one might start by looking at oil-free air compressors,
since there is such a device. Just stay away from the ones that are
sold to dentists, since there seems to be a rather high price addition
for that kind of service.
Do an eBay search for "oil-free air compressor" and learn something.
the inline oil and water filter
http://tinyurl.com/37bm5o
canned air... sheesh
Depends on the ratio of capital investment to incremental cost.
carl
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