Air Duster when it Freezes. Does it leave Moisture that can damage PC?

[EpicSurvivor]

Question when using Canned Air Aka "Air Duster" is it safe even when it Freezes on the Components you are using it on? Won't the Moisture mess things up?

Because I know if I use it for too long, the spray will Freeze when I am using it. Don't the Moisture from the Cold damage Parts like the Motherboard when this happens?

I assume not if its just a little bit right?

 

[AdamK47]

It depends on how cold you get it and the humidity in the room. Chances are you won't keep it cold long enough for moisture to do damage.

I don't use canned air. The bitterant they put in them coats all surfaces you use it on. Stop buying canned air and get a DataVac. I love mine.

 

[EpicSurvivor]

It depends on how cold you get it and the humidity in the room. Chances are you won't keep it cold long enough for moisture to do damage.

I don't use canned air. The bitterant they put in them coats all surfaces you use it on. Stop buying canned air and get a DataVac. I love mine.[/QUOT]

Does that thing have power when it blows? Never used one in person. I know the local Computer Shop has one of those big Propane tank looking units, that one is very strong.

 

[AdamK47]

The propane tank looking thing is probably an air compressor. The DataVac (ED500) isn't quite as powerful as an ample sized compressor, but it sure does move a lot of air. A good amount to use for PC cleaning.

 

[EpicSurvivor]

The propane take looking thing is probably an air compressor. The DataVac (ED500) isn't quite as powerful as an ample sized compressor, but it sure does move a lot of air. A good amount to use for PC cleaning.

Awesome! I am going to look into them. Not saying I will buy one right away but never considered one before. Thanks!

 

[Rifter]

The bitterant they put in them coats all surfaces you use it on.

This really depends on the brand of canned air, there are some that are 100% clean and leave no residue, look for ones made for cleaning sensor/lens on DSLR's.

 

[EpicSurvivor]

This really depends on the brand of canned air, there are some that are 100% clean and leave no residue, look for ones made for cleaning sensor/lens on DSLR's.

We bought our Air Duster at Sam's Club. I will post the brand when I get home.

 

[thestrangebrew1]

It's been awhile since I've used canned air. Now I just use an air mattress pump to blow stuff out. Works really well IMO.

 

[EpicSurvivor]

It's been awhile since I've used canned air. Now I just use an air mattress pump to blow stuff out. Works really well IMO.

Haha interesting.

This really depends on the brand of canned air, there are some that are 100% clean and leave no residue, look for ones made for cleaning sensor/lens on DSLR's.

The Brand is "Dust Off" stuff got in my mouth on accident when spraying my Computer and it taste horrible!

 

[jtvang125]

I've used an electric leaf blower a few times before. PC comes out looking like the day I built it.

 

[EpicSurvivor]

I've used an electric leaf blower a few times before. PC comes out looking like the day I built it.

Jesus pfffft hahaha! I believe it though.

 

[Red Squirrel]

I would let it sit for a bit before turning it on just to be sure. But even better use an air compressor or other device as suggested. I never would have thought of a mattress blower, bet that works pretty well actually.

With air compressor the air can start to condensate too though so be careful, but it's been fine for me. You can buy a special attachment that dries the air, just not sure what it's called or what kind of connection it takes, but we use them in telecom for the air dryers, they pump air into the copper cables to keep water etc out.