Using air from HPA bottle to clean dust in computer?

Luderic · #1 11-15-2009, 02:39 PM

Hi, small question. Would it be possible to use some kind of tools like this to clean dust inside my computer?
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows...2BHausfeld.jsp

I tried with my remote line, and this one won't fit, the diameters aren't the same.

Khanhfucious · #2 11-15-2009, 05:41 PM

I do it all the time. I just use an on/off ASA with a piece of Macro..control pressure with the On/Off knob..

Albert 93 · #3 11-15-2009, 07:05 PM

it works really well

mtbrdude · #4 11-15-2009, 07:38 PM

AND it's a lot cheaper than those little cans you can buy.

HeadHunter59 · #5 11-15-2009, 07:58 PM

I would not use air from lets say your Compressor you may have in the garage. (theres water/rust/oil/ that can come outta that hose)

But if its right outta an HPA tank then yes you'll be fine.

Like Khanhfucious Just take ASA and macro and you have same setup but a lot more air lol.

Khanhfucious · #6 11-15-2009, 08:05 PM

I use my compressor sometimes..but then again I have filters on my compressor..

cww516 · #7 11-15-2009, 11:23 PM

if you're set on using a blow gun attachment, you'll need to get some adapters to get from 1/8" NPT (remote) to 1/4" NPT (blow gun).

Luderic · #8 11-16-2009, 05:11 AM

Thank you for the answers. I don't understand the macro line thing..? Can you explain?

proto_oli · #9 11-16-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Luderic

Thank you for the answers. I don't understand the macro line thing..? Can you explain?

unless you have a Luxe, Invert Mini or SP Impulse, or any other marker that doesnt use macroline.. you should have an ASA with a macroline that is attached to your guns regulator. Dismount the asa from your gun release the end of the macroline that is attached to your regulator.. proceed to use it, slowly turn on your asa and voila! clean away.. or, if you dont have a on/off asa, slowly screw the tank in to the asa.

shAdOwfOx032 · #10 11-16-2009, 11:03 AM

I personally just hook the tank up to my gun and shoot into my computer. I just turn down the reg though. Pretty effective and cheaper than those dust off cans.

wowzerz · #11 11-16-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by shAdOwfOx032

I personally just hook the tank up to my gun and shoot into my computer. I just turn down the reg though. Pretty effective and cheaper than those dust off cans.

LOL, I can imagine that would look really funny.

cww516 · #12 11-16-2009, 03:26 PM

not sure i'd trust myself with that one, whole lot can go wrong if there's a ball in there on the first shot

Luderic · #13 11-21-2009, 03:16 PM

Ok, I've found all the pieces I needed and then when I got the blow gun part, I had 1 problem : 90 PSI MAX ... I decided to try it anyway, knowing the pressure output was something like 850 PSI. It does work, but the button on the blow gun was too hard to press! The flow of air couldn't be controlled. =(
I'll try to Macro line thing I guess

FL_Jester · #14 11-23-2009, 10:00 AM

You will notice little fans inside your computer, and if you hit them with compressed air, they turn really fast. Unfortunately, ASA air, or even compressed air from the cans will make the fans turn faster than they are rated to turn, damaging the fans. Any time you are using compressed air to clean fans, or around fans, you need to secure the blades of the fans so they don't turn when you use the air.

A pencil can work, just don't damage the blades or the alignment.

The other potential problem you can have is fast moving air can pick up an electrical charge. You can have tiny invisible discharges between the metal or plastic tubing you are using to spray components and your sensitive equipment inside. This risk is probably lower than blowing a fan and expecting it to work reliable for its intended life expectancy, but there is still some risk.

YMMV.