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Trying to vacuum down in heatsink crevices I can't get there.
Any caveats with just taking an air hose to it ?:-) ...Jim Thompson -- | James E.Thompson, P.E. | mens | | Analog Innovations, Inc. | et | | Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus | | Phoenix, Arizona Voice:(480)460-2350 | | | E-mail Address at Website Fax:(480)460-2142 | Brass Rat | | http://www.analog-innovations.com | 1962 | America: Land of the Free, Because of the Brave |
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Jim Thompson wrote: Trying to vacuum down in heatsink crevices I can't get there. Try a pipe cleaner. -- Cats, coffee, chocolate...vices to live by |
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Ecnerwal wrote:
In article , Jim Thompson wrote: Trying to vacuum down in heatsink crevices I can't get there. Try a pipe cleaner. You can also buy Q-tips on longer sticks if they fit. -- Regards, Joerg http://www.analogconsultants.com |
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Jim Thompson wrote:
Trying to vacuum down in heatsink crevices I can't get there. Any caveats with just taking an air hose to it ?:-) The biggest problem with compressed air is it blows the dist everywhere (both inside the box and all over the room). I often use compressed air, but I have to take the box outside to do it, or hold the vacuum hose in one hand and the air gun in the other and suck up the dust, just as the air jet knocks it loose. This way, I only have to move it once, not chase it around the box lots of times. |
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John Popelish wrote:
Jim Thompson wrote: Trying to vacuum down in heatsink crevices I can't get there. Any caveats with just taking an air hose to it ?:-) The biggest problem with compressed air is it blows the dist everywhere (both inside the box and all over the room). I often use compressed air, but I have to take the box outside to do it, or hold the vacuum hose in one hand and the air gun in the other and suck up the dust, just as the air jet knocks it loose. This way, I only have to move it once, not chase it around the box lots of times. What also really helps is a shop vac with a drywaller's bag plus filter in there. HW stores have those. -- Regards, Joerg http://www.analogconsultants.com |
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On Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:39:26 -0700, Jim Thompson wrote:
Trying to vacuum down in heatsink crevices I can't get there. Any caveats with just taking an air hose to it ?:-) Constrain the fans from getting spun up. If they have coils, and there's any residual magnetism, they make nifty little generators. Be aware that cables can flap in the breeze. Have the vacuum hose nearby, running, to try to limit the amount of dust that settles onto everything else in the room; maybe even a window fan/box fan, with a furnace filter... Have Fun! Rich |
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On Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:39:26 -0700, Jim Thompson
wrote: Trying to vacuum down in heatsink crevices I can't get there. Any caveats with just taking an air hose to it ?:-) ...Jim Thompson That's what I do... Never had a problem yet. Even water in many cases works... |
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writes Trying to vacuum down in heatsink crevices I can't get there. Any caveats with just taking an air hose to it ?:-) ...Jim Thompson Just make sure whatever compressor it's connected to has a clean dry receiver and/or a water/oil trap if required. Resist the temptation to make the wonderful whizzing sound with the fans and try to do it outside or somewhere that your SO won't complain about the dust. -- Clint Sharp |
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"Jim Thompson" wrote in message ... Trying to vacuum down in heatsink crevices I can't get there. Any caveats with just taking an air hose to it ?:-) I concur with John. Let me add that I also open the power supply to get into all its little dust traps. I also take the time to inspect the electrolytics for swelling while I in there. |
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Jim Thompson wrote: Trying to vacuum down in heatsink crevices I can't get there. Any caveats with just taking an air hose to it ?:-) I recently did exactly that with several high power audio amplifiers. It's very effective. Graham |
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**THE-RFI-EMI-GUY** wrote:
Be careful of static electricity from the air flow. I have never noted that to be a problem with compressed air and a metal blow gun. Vacuum cleaners with plastic hoses can be killers, though. -Chuck |
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