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Can anyone recommend a vaccum that is compatible with computer hardware?

Nocturnal

Nocturnal

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I work at a kiosk type setting where we fix computers and part of our services is cleaning the computer that accumilate dust. We have this POS vacuum that sucks really badly. It doesn't suck very hard and I'd like to purchase one of my own. Can you recommend one that would work and not fry components?
 
Originally posted by: Nocturnal
I work at a kiosk type setting where we fix computers and part of our services is cleaning the computer that accumilate dust. We have this POS vacuum that sucks really badly. It doesn't suck very hard and I'd like to purchase one of my own. Can you recommend one that would work and not fry components?
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you should be using canned air.
 
Originally posted by: Zugzwang152
Originally posted by: Nocturnal
I work at a kiosk type setting where we fix computers and part of our services is cleaning the computer that accumilate dust. We have this POS vacuum that sucks really badly. It doesn't suck very hard and I'd like to purchase one of my own. Can you recommend one that would work and not fry components?
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you should be using canned air.
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Unfortunately it gets really costly. At our main location we have an air compressor that sits outside and works nicely for this type of job. We are inside therefore we are not able to actually use a real air compressor. Otherwise, we'd do that.
 
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I don't have any specific recommendations, but if you're going to vacuum inside the cases, make sure the vacuum wand is metal, and while vacuuming, make sure that you ground yourself, or preferably, ground the wand with a ground wire--otherwise, there can be some gnarly static build up that could zap a customer's machine.

EDIT: Actually, an old Electrolux canister would probably do nicely, if you can find one.

EDIT 2: Lots of them on eBay for surprisingly little money.
 
Originally posted by: ThisIsMatt
Blow > Suck. 70's/80's Electrolux canister vacuum with built in blower & chisel tip = win!
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nah, i've managed to blow dust into the bearing of too many computer fans
 
....We are inside therefore we are not able to actually use a real air compressor. Otherwise, we'd do that....
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Depending what type of building you're in, where inside of it you are, and your management's plan, you can place the air compressor in a somewhat permanent place (say, the basement) and run pipes to carry the air to wherever you need it.

I seen a shop once where they had an air compressor placed in the back room, knocked out some holes in the walls, and ran copper pipe to each side of the building. Then they attached a regulator valve at the end of each pipe, so you could control the air pressure and a release valve right below, so you could easily let the air out of the compressor at the end of the day. Then you could just take the standard air hose, attach your piece, open the valve, and use your air...

Maybe not the best solution for your scenario, but it's an awesome do-it-yourself project for a home shop.
 
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