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Allsop air duster

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by Spruce, Jun 19, 2012.

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  1. Spruce TechSpot Member Posts: 33

    Hi

    Does anyone here have any experience of Allsop Airduster or Allsop cleaning products in general? is it good?
    Spruce, Jun 19, 2012
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  2. Spruce TechSpot Member Posts: 33

    If we put it like this, is compressed air a good and relatively safe method to clean fans and other components?
    Spruce, Jun 24, 2012
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  3. xcylent TechSpot Booster Posts: 261   +16

    yeah compressed air is probably the best way to clean dusty computer components
    xcylent, Jun 24, 2012
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  4. cliffordcooley TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,305   +291

    Seeing how I use an Air Compressor at 150 PSI for all my dusting and have done so for 20 years, I have to say yes using compressed air is a safe way to clean electronic (not just computer) components.
    cliffordcooley, Jun 24, 2012
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  5. Cinders TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,312   +12

    You don't want to use a vacuum to clean computers, The vacuum's motor can generate a huge amount of static electricity that can fry electronics.
    Cinders, Jun 24, 2012
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  6. Spruce TechSpot Member Posts: 33

    Ok, thanks for the replies :)
    Spruce, Jun 25, 2012
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  7. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,893   +117

    You may want to place a finger on a fan blade before spraying them. I know its fun to make them spin up to 15,000 rpm, but it probably isn't real good on them.

    Having said that, I rarely do that and I just let them spin away. But I don't think getting them up higher than their rated speed, particularly in reverse, is a very good idea for the longevity of the fan.
    SNGX1275, Jun 28, 2012
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