[darieBarexish]

Leaf blower. [thumbup]

[RayFairhurst]

reminds me of the poor mans phase change cooling did [rofl]

u turn the aircan upside down slowly blow the liquid on to your heatsink. i could reach -8C under load )))))[rofl] condensation.. oh yes thats a problem ) so try not to go too low on temp ))

[YonkFiorc]

So I work in a PC repair shop and we are trying to find the best way to clean out equipment that comes through. Traditionally, we've just been using the little compressed air cans, but they are expensive and don't last long. We're looking for a better solution.

There's a shop vac idea, but that doesn't eliminate the need for the compressed air cans. We'd need to blow out vents, then suck it up with the shop vac.

Another idea is a small air compressor. I've heard that this can be bad for electronics as moisture can build up in the lines over time. There are line drier's you can buy, but it starts getting expensive quickly.

Any recommendations?

[PapsEdisa]

Air cans? Would cost a ton in the long run. We have a small air compressor and shop vac. Sometimes the shop vac can clean it out alone but for the real sticky ones (smokers) you'd need a compressor. I always spray a bit on my hand to check it for whatever. I've been using it for 5 years and have never seen moisture come out.

[bestonlinepharmasy2]

We use cans of compressed air at work. Used to have an air compressor where I used to work but it had a tendancy for moisture.

[MortgFinsJohnQ]

Something like this:

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.8233

Of course not as "effective" as air cans, but still very good.

[induffike]

You have to be flat-out crazy to be using a non-electronics specific vacuum around ANY kind of electronics! You do realize those things are giant balls of static electricity when operating, right?

[hauptdaunnila]

You have to be flat-out crazy to be using a non-electronics specific vacuum around ANY kind of electronics! You do realize those things are giant balls of static electricity when operating, right?

yeah, good thing people invented hoses that are more than 3 feet long

[gluckmeea]

yeah, good thing people invented hoses that are more than 3 feet long

The static is built up on the nozzle and hose as dust particles get sucked into it, impacting them along the way. Insulators can build a large enough static charge to be problematic from electronics

[TodeImmabbedo]

To prevent moisture build up inside Air Compressor, it should be emptied out at the end of the day, every night. And on days you dont use it, keep it empty as well, this will keep it dry.

[Arrecteve]

I bought a small 2lt wolf air compressor for £20 off ebay and an inline moisture filter from machinemart £4.00 i think, retractable wall mounted hose for £15 and couldn't be happier with it, gotta recommend the compressor way, I used to got through 2 cans a week which became a little expensive, as mentioned before, they do need emtying but it's just a case of removing the preasure release valve and tipping the compressor up.

[Smittoh]

Compressor with an inline moisture trap.

[induffike]

yeah, good thing people invented hoses that are more than 3 feet long

Wow, fail... As slade_x said... There's a reason they make specially grounded vacuums for work with electronics.

[SarkisPioute]

Compressor with an inline moisture trap.

That's what I use. Actually, I use a moisture/particulate trap, then run a vacuum about 2 feet away to suck up all the dust I blow out of the computer so it doesn't get everywhere.

Air compressors can be had decently cheap, and the inline filters can be gotten at a home improvement store for like $20 or $30, and they last as long as they don't crack.

[PapsEdisa]

To prevent moisture build up inside Air Compressor, it should be emptied out at the end of the day, every night. And on days you dont use it, keep it empty as well, this will keep it dry.

That explains why I've never seen moisture. I only turn it on to use it and usually only let it get to 25-40 psi. and Its depleted when im done.

[Enliseell]

why dont you company invest in a little central aircompressor which u set working at 4 bar. Have a PVC tube come into the room you do your cleaning with multiple connections for hoses.

Hook up a freeze-dryer to fuilter out the moisture.

Set working pressure to 4 bar and u are done.

+ you can always de-ionoize the air coming from it)