On Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:54:35 -0400, Bill wrote:

Rod & BJ Jacobson wrote:
"Lee Michaels"leemichaels*nadaspam* at comcast dot net wrote in message
b.com...
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I could probably get by with a can of compressed air. I have a small
vacuum cleaner which will do an OK job cleaning. But I need some
compressed air to get everything really clean. I need something small,
quiet and not scary to tool phobic office workers (or wives). Any
suggestions?

I was thinking of the baby compressors that run artist's air brushes. But
did not think they were powerful enough. Maybe even a fireplace bellows
may work. I looked at a small compressor from Harbor Freight and was
assured that it was very noisy. So that won't work. Maybe I am asking
too much, inexpensive, quiet and effective. Any input from you guys would
be appreciated.

Taking the PC box to a compressor takes care of the noise /dust in a office
issue.

A portable air storage tank($20) takes care of the noise in a office issue
and avoids needing extra lengths of hose when used around the house.....if
you don't have a compressor to fill it, borrow some air from a friend who
does. For little jobs it is also easier to carry around than even most small
compressors

When using a compressor or tank to clean your PC make sure you hold the fan
blades still so you don't spin out the bearings....usually a screw driver
works fine.

To each his own, but that sound like a strangle place to put a
screwdriver. How about just holding them with your finger (s)?


Rod


You are going to get your finger into the powersupply enough to stop
the fan? You must have pretty skinny fingers, or extremely long nails.