canned air

[slifer]

Okay so I need to clean my computer, its getting a bit dusty.. Costco has a 6pack of compressed air for 23.99 while other retailers sell one can for like 10$ Whats the best way to do this? Should I just buy the one can and call it a day? Or should I get the 6pack from costco? I was wondering if canned air has an expiry date or something.. Or what do you guys do to clean your computers with no canned air?

[spartaman64]

get the pack i dont think they expire i had a pack for 5 years and they still work

[JRuss16]

get the one with the best $ per oz that is what i would say i would think that would be the 6 pack

[CalebTheEternal]

Get whatever saves money, one can doesn't last long, I just cleaned 3 fans, a dust filter, and my keyboard and my 12 oz can is gone.

[Retro1989]

I use a Metro ED500 Electric Duster, when you are cleaning computers as much as i am constantly buying cans of compressed air is rather expensive.

[KirbyTech]

Use an air compressor much cheaper because you don't have to buy air every time.

[slifer]

Use an air compressor much cheaper because you don't have to buy air every time.

how much?

[KirbyTech]

how much?

For what? Can less air things are like $50 and a compressor I have no clue, the head I bought was $30 

[slifer]

For what? Can less air things are like $50 and a compressor I have no clue, the head I bought was $30 

are they safe for computer use?

[KirbyTech]

are they safe for computer use?

the can less air are compressor is a yes and a no. Depends on the psi

[slifer]

the can less air are compressor is a yes and a no. Depends on the psi

so how high am i able to set the psi to?

[MooCow]

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hg_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0YWBGB6W2V06ZXYRDQ38

 

I would recommend using one of these instead of an air compressor.

 

Unlike a can of compressed air the pressure doesn't drop after 1 min of continuous use.

[KirbyTech]

so how high am i able to set the psi to?

Use what Moo Cow said, if you have to ask then it is best not to use a compressor. Very easy to seriously damage your PC.

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hg_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0YWBGB6W2V06ZXYRDQ38

 

I would recommend using one of these instead of an air compressor.

 

Unlike a can of compressed air the pressure doesn't drop after 1 min of continuous use.

[Virus__]

Use an air compressor much cheaper because you don't have to buy air every time.

You've gotta be super careful with air compressors though, since they create moisture in the storage tank which can travel down the air line.

[KirbyTech]

You've gotta be super careful with air compressors though, since they create moisture in the storage tank which can travel down the air line.

I have a tip/head that is for PCs. Was given one by an old boss as a thank you gift for saving his ass.

[TetraSky]

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hg_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0YWBGB6W2V06ZXYRDQ38

 

I would recommend using one of these instead of an air compressor.

 

Unlike a can of compressed air the pressure doesn't drop after 1 min of continuous use.

+1

I'm using that exact same thing. The upfront cost a bit high at first, but in the long run, it saves you money. Especially if you clean more than just your computer once every 6 months. (like consoles, laptop, other people's electronic devices, etc..) Canned air can be quite expensive...

[Virus__]

I have a tip/head that is for PCs. Was given one by an old boss as a thank you gift for saving his ass.

That's pretty awesome. Would you happen to know what it's called? I need one of those for mine, i've been meaning to get around to researching the bit I require just i've no real clue what I am looking for there.

[KirbyTech]

That's pretty awesome. Would you happen to know what it's called? I need one of those for mine, i've been meaning to get around to researching the bit I require just i've no real clue what I am looking for there.

No clue, it is metal with a brush piece that slides on

[Virus__]

No clue, it is metal with a brush piece that slides on

Ah okay, no worries. Thanks anyway!

[slifer]

+1

I'm using that exact same thing. The upfront cost a bit high at first, but in the long run, it saves you money. Especially if you clean more than just your computer once every 6 months. (like consoles, laptop, other people's electronic devices, etc..) Canned air can be quite expensive...

I'm not sure if I could justify the cost of those.. I only have to clean my computer. Everyone else in my family uses an apple device.. and I don't want to crack those open to clean it out my friends probably wouldn't pay me to clean their computers..

[TetraSky]

I'm not sure if I could justify the cost of those.. I only have to clean my computer. Everyone else in my family uses an apple device.. and I don't want to crack those open to clean it out my friends probably wouldn't pay me to clean their computers..

Well, Apple computers also get dusty, unless you mean iphones and ipads... But the laptops and the desktop machines should have air vents for cooling purpose, which can result in dust accumulation.

But yeah, if you only have your own PC to clean, and you don't live in a dusty environment, you can get away with cleaning it once or twice a year I guess. So a air can is probably better at that point cost wise.

[slifer]

Well, Apple computers also get dusty, unless you mean iphones and ipads... But the laptops and the desktop machines should have air vents for cooling purpose, which can result in dust accumulation.

But yeah, if you only have your own PC to clean, and you don't live in a dusty environment, you can get away with cleaning it once or twice a year I guess. So a air can is probably better at that point cost wise.

Yup I know apple computers get dusty, but I never had experience taking apart an apple macbook or imac. Also don't have the neccesary tools to do so.. Plus they don't have complaints. Maybe if I had a couple computers to clean I could justify the cost of one of those.. maybe in the future! So I'm thinking about the 6 back of compressed air since people have said they don't go bad?

[MooCow]

I'm not sure if I could justify the cost of those.. I only have to clean my computer. Everyone else in my family uses an apple device.. and I don't want to crack those open to clean it out my friends probably wouldn't pay me to clean their computers..

Keep in mind that this thing will likely last your entire life. You can also use it for other things as well. Shit, you could use it to dry your hair if you want.

[slifer]

Keep in mind that this thing will likely last your entire life. You can also use it for other things as well. Shit, you could use it to dry your hair if you want.

would be a lil too cold to dry effectively I would suppose

[MooCow]

would be a lil too cold to dry effectively I would suppose

Actually with the nozzle attached the blower creates enough internal pressure to heat up the air a significant amount. Not enough heat or airflow to dry your hair efficiently though.