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September 23rd, 2005 15:00

Cleaning dust out computer question

Can I use the air hose from the tires shop to clean the inside of the computer instead of the compress can of air?
  • BSA70

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    Posted September 23rd, 2005 15:00

    Be very careful. Aircompressors emitt small water droplets when used. That's the intrinsic nature of an air compressor. Belive me, water and your motherboard does not mix well.
     
    go with the can of air.....
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    Posted September 23rd, 2005 15:00

    What? I just use the compress can of air to blow all the dust out.
  • geotex1

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    Posted September 23rd, 2005 15:00

    ONLY if the line is dried, filtered and regulated!!!  Dried to remove water, filtered to remove oils (common in air compressors) and regulated to take it to a VERY low pressure. Also, watch out for the metal tips of most blow gun attachments. Alternatively, and what many of us use, is bottled nitrogen from a local supplier like BOC. No filtering or drying needed but you'll need to rent or buy a regulator.
  • Jason_csh

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    Posted September 24th, 2005 16:00

    OMG - why would you want to take your PC to the local tyre shop to clean it out ? that power will most likely blow the chips off..or certainly do more damage than good .:smileyvery-happy: