Dust removing ideas? Compressor, Airbrush ect...leaf blower lol..j/k

[Kickflapper]

So I use a bunch of "Endust Electronics" multi-purpose compressed air for my work station. I feel like I spend 8.00 USD a month on this stuff and it freezes up. Should I buy a mini air compressor / air brush unit or is there a better solution? Tried hair drier too weak. As always thanks. 

[givingtnt]

get a sous-vide glass, put your computer in it, 
seal it

don't forget to remove hdd's.

water cool it.

[Kickflapper]

1 minute ago, givingtnt said:

get a sous-vide glass, put your computer in it, 
seal it

don't forget to remove hdd's.

water cool it.

also keyboard and working surface. I make models and other things so I need a portable solution

 

[Kickflapper]

I build and sand things near my computer and want a solution that I can use on multi-surfaces

[givingtnt]

2 minutes ago, Kickflapper said:

also keyboard and working surface. I make models and other things so I need a portable solution

 

[Droidbot]

vaccum cleaner and rubber tips to stop it from making static

[Kickflapper]

1 minute ago, Droidbot said:

vaccum cleaner and rubber tips to stop it from making static

strong enough to be effective? also what kind of rubber tips?

[Droidbot]

1 minute ago, Kickflapper said:

strong enough to be effective?

my mum owned a cleaning company and had the tips prior, my dad has the tips and we used it to clean his rig. 

managed to clean a fucking dirty intel heatsink and a unmaintained 650Ti in a dirty corner

 

[JoostinOnline]

1 minute ago, Droidbot said:

my mum owned a cleaning company and had the tips prior, my dad has the tips and we used it to clean his rig. 

managed to clean a fucking dirty intel heatsink and a unmaintained 650Ti in a dirty corner

 

That's different than cleaning out a whole computer.

 

I say invest in an air compressor.  I use one when a customer brings in an especially dusty computer.  It's a lot cheaper than compressed air (seriously, you're literally paying for a bunch of air), although it takes longer because you have to wait for the compressor to fill up.

[Droidbot]

1 minute ago, JoostinOnline said:

That's different than cleaning out a whole computer.

 

I say invest in an air compressor.  I use one when a customer brings in an especially dusty computer.  It's a lot cheaper than compressed air (seriously, you're literally paying for a bunch of air), although it takes longer because you have to wait for the compressor to fill up.

pretty much the entire machine. but yeah, an air compressor is better. 

[Mira Yurizaki]

Get a DataVac. I have one of these and it works wonders.

[SansVarnic]

Leaf blower = epic

 

/s 

 

[SageOfSpice]

Used to just use a toothbrush and a vacuum cleaner. Then I used canned air. Then I bought a datavac. Then I returned the datavac and bought an air compressor for less.

 

Air compressor only cost about as much as 4 cans of air, so...

 

Only real downside to the compressor is waiting for it to charge. I found that the canned air wasn't strong enough at times, and same for the datavac. Dunno if it was the one I got or what, but the thing only managed to dislodge loose dust, and practically overheated doing so. Not even going to mention how loud the thing was.

 

Air compressor is just nice to have.

[JoostinOnline]

This one is decently priced, and it comes with attachments.

 

@SageOfSpice You forgot to mention that they're noisy as f*ck when you charge them up

[t895]

I use a leaf blower, but remember to remove the fans to clean them manually with a cloth or something. If you run it with the fans in it, you run the risk of wearing out the bearings on the fans.

[tauwtech]

Well I use a flamethrower. Just one good hit and the dust is gone!   I tried a high pressure washer first but that didn't go so well.

 

Nah, I'm stuck with those cans to but I'm to cheap to buy an air compressor

[JoostinOnline]

7 hours ago, tauwtech said:

Well I use a flamethrower. Just one good hit and the dust is gone!   I tried a high pressure washer first but that didn't go so well.

When there's nothing left to clean, you're set forever.

7 hours ago, tauwtech said:

Nah, I'm stuck with those cans to but I'm to cheap to buy an air compressor

I linked a $40 one above.  That's not too expensive, and you save money in the long run.

[gcubed]

Power washer. It will even take care of those pesky metallic spider webs that get stuck to the PCB boards.

 

[SageOfSpice]

18 hours ago, NoLimitCrafting said:

I use a leaf blower, but remember to remove the fans to clean them manually with a cloth or something. If you run it with the fans in it, you run the risk of wearing out the bearings on the fans.

Is this actually a thing though? I could see it with old brush style motors, but given the consideration that fans are perfectly happy humming away at 1500+ rpm 24/7, I'm not sure I see how it could cause any excessive wear given the brief period in which it would be spinning. Sending current back down the lines isn't an issue either, as they have protection circuits...

 

 

Well, I guess I know what I'm doing tomorrow. I've got a few willing sacrifices. I've just never had a fan die from having been spun too quickly. I've had entire blades snap off due to excess air pressure, but never die.

[tauwtech]

10 hours ago, JoostinOnline said:

When there's nothing left to clean, you're set forever.

I linked a $40 one above.  That's not too expensive, and you save money in the long run.

That actually looks like a good one but they have to ship it to the Netherlands for me so I think that would bump up the price quite a bit. But we surely must have comparable compressors here. I might even have one already.

Just before the year came to an end the year 2016 took another one... My cars front right tire. And because Fiat is cheaping out I didn't have a spare. No I had a "repair kit" which sucks basically but it came with a 12V compressor which can inflate a flat tyre. Maybe worth a shot.