compressed air

[Dorkenstein]

Is there any kind/brand of canned compressed air that blasts more powerfully than all the others? I ask because I need to blow dust out of something but I don't have a dedicated air compressor, and I am not sure a can is enough. Thanks.

 

[bruceb]

Most are the same. Nowadays they are freon free propellants and you do want one that is labeled as Anti Static for use inside the pc. Like this one: http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/402a.html

Prices will vary by store, so shop around as it could add up.

 

[mpilchfamily]

Yes all cans are basicly the same. There is only so much pressure that the cans are permited to hold.

 

[Blain]

Canned air is dry air, compressor air isn't dry.

BTW, Would CO2 dusters work as well, not as good or better than regular canned air?

 

[Rubycon]

CO2 has a higher pressure than a refrigerant based duster. It has the advantage that is can be used at any angle without the risk of liquids coming out, etc. The higher pressure can harm small chipset and gpu cooling fans if it's allowed to spin their fans to extreme speeds. While it sounds neat to hear the fan whine like a dental drill it's quite bad for the bearings and dangerous if the fan flies apart!

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: Rubycon
CO2 has a higher pressure than a refrigerant based duster. It has the advantage that is can be used at any angle without the risk of liquids coming out, etc. The higher pressure can harm small chipset and gpu cooling fans if it's allowed to spin their fans to extreme speeds. While it sounds neat to hear the fan whine like a dental drill it's quite bad for the bearings and dangerous if the fan flies apart!

lol I have fun with my fans while cleaning my comp with compressed air

 

[Itchrelief]

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: Rubycon
CO2 has a higher pressure than a refrigerant based duster. It has the advantage that is can be used at any angle without the risk of liquids coming out, etc. The higher pressure can harm small chipset and gpu cooling fans if it's allowed to spin their fans to extreme speeds. While it sounds neat to hear the fan whine like a dental drill it's quite bad for the bearings and dangerous if the fan flies apart!

lol I have fun with my fans while cleaning my comp with compressed air

Yeah so did I until the fans started to all make buzzing and groaning noises one by one... grrr