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Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
I bought a can yesterday to blow out my Philishave razor after each
use, as I never liked the idea of running it under the tap. Too messy. But when I got the can home I realised that it contains all kinds of stuff, not just air as I expected. Prior to considering an air duster, I had thought of a pumped up car tyre (obtain an old wheel rim and used car tyre), but that would be an extremely cumbersome solution. I'd have to pop into my garage every morning just to blow out the razor, although it would ensure a powerful blast of pure air. Puffing into the razor myself works, kinda. But my 'puff' isn't strong enough to blow out all the nooks and crannies. So, any ideas for an alternative to the Air Duster can once it's finished? MM |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
How about an ultrasonic cleaning bath. One has to take most shavers apart to
remove the greasy crud on a weekly basis in any case. Brian -- From the Sofa of Brian Gaff Reply address is active "MM" wrote in message ... I bought a can yesterday to blow out my Philishave razor after each use, as I never liked the idea of running it under the tap. Too messy. But when I got the can home I realised that it contains all kinds of stuff, not just air as I expected. Prior to considering an air duster, I had thought of a pumped up car tyre (obtain an old wheel rim and used car tyre), but that would be an extremely cumbersome solution. I'd have to pop into my garage every morning just to blow out the razor, although it would ensure a powerful blast of pure air. Puffing into the razor myself works, kinda. But my 'puff' isn't strong enough to blow out all the nooks and crannies. So, any ideas for an alternative to the Air Duster can once it's finished? MM |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
On 27/10/2013 06:11, MM wrote:
I bought a can yesterday to blow out my Philishave razor after each use, as I never liked the idea of running it under the tap. Too messy. But when I got the can home I realised that it contains all kinds of stuff, not just air as I expected. Prior to considering an air duster, I had thought of a pumped up car tyre (obtain an old wheel rim and used car tyre), but that would be an extremely cumbersome solution. I'd have to pop into my garage every morning just to blow out the razor, although it would ensure a powerful blast of pure air. Puffing into the razor myself works, kinda. But my 'puff' isn't strong enough to blow out all the nooks and crannies. So, any ideas for an alternative to the Air Duster can once it's finished? MM You're surely not using air puffs to blow your skin and hair particles around the house, are you? You must be taking it outside to do that? TBH I use mine each day without worrying about the bits. At least once a week (often more frequently) I have a full wet shave with it, thoroughly wash it out, roughly dry it, and that is all. -- Rod |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
MM wrote:
I bought a can yesterday to blow out my Philishave razor after each use, as I never liked the idea of running it under the tap. Too messy. But when I got the can home I realised that it contains all kinds of stuff, not just air as I expected. Prior to considering an air duster, I had thought of a pumped up car tyre (obtain an old wheel rim and used car tyre), but that would be an extremely cumbersome solution. I'd have to pop into my garage every morning just to blow out the razor, although it would ensure a powerful blast of pure air. Puffing into the razor myself works, kinda. But my 'puff' isn't strong enough to blow out all the nooks and crannies. So, any ideas for an alternative to the Air Duster can once it's finished? MM In one breath they say non flamable the specs say propane if it is tetrafluoroethane like my dusting stuff you could use it in your car aircon |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
On Sun, 27 Oct 2013 09:24:26 +0000, polygonum
wrote: On 27/10/2013 06:11, MM wrote: I bought a can yesterday to blow out my Philishave razor after each use, as I never liked the idea of running it under the tap. Too messy. But when I got the can home I realised that it contains all kinds of stuff, not just air as I expected. Prior to considering an air duster, I had thought of a pumped up car tyre (obtain an old wheel rim and used car tyre), but that would be an extremely cumbersome solution. I'd have to pop into my garage every morning just to blow out the razor, although it would ensure a powerful blast of pure air. Puffing into the razor myself works, kinda. But my 'puff' isn't strong enough to blow out all the nooks and crannies. So, any ideas for an alternative to the Air Duster can once it's finished? MM You're surely not using air puffs to blow your skin and hair particles around the house, are you? You must be taking it outside to do that? Why on earth should I take it outside when the air in any room in the home is typically full of dead skin cells, spider **** and other detritus anyway? TBH I use mine each day without worrying about the bits. At least once a week (often more frequently) I have a full wet shave with it, thoroughly wash it out, roughly dry it, and that is all. Yes, that may be your choice. Mine is NOT to use water, but to blow out the stubble. Maybe use the little brush that comes with it once a month in addition. My previous non-washable Philishave lasted for 20 years using the above cleaning regimen. I don't feel mixing water and electronics is a good idea, and there's always the consideration that the manufacturer may be recommending this in the expectation of a replacement purchase sooner than really necessary. (This would be planned obsolescence *with* the connivance of the user! Clever muggers, these capitalists!) MM |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
On Sun, 27 Oct 2013 20:49:23 +1100, F Murtz
wrote: MM wrote: I bought a can yesterday to blow out my Philishave razor after each use, as I never liked the idea of running it under the tap. Too messy. But when I got the can home I realised that it contains all kinds of stuff, not just air as I expected. Prior to considering an air duster, I had thought of a pumped up car tyre (obtain an old wheel rim and used car tyre), but that would be an extremely cumbersome solution. I'd have to pop into my garage every morning just to blow out the razor, although it would ensure a powerful blast of pure air. Puffing into the razor myself works, kinda. But my 'puff' isn't strong enough to blow out all the nooks and crannies. So, any ideas for an alternative to the Air Duster can once it's finished? MM In one breath they say non flamable the specs say propane if it is tetrafluoroethane like my dusting stuff you could use it in your car aircon Yeah, I just assumed that it was compressed air and nothing else. MM |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
MM wrote:
I bought a can yesterday to blow out my Philishave razor after each use, as I never liked the idea of running it under the tap. Too messy. And blowing bits of bristle out isn't messy? Tim |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
On 27/10/2013 06:11, MM wrote:
I bought a can yesterday to blow out my Philishave razor after each use, as I never liked the idea of running it under the tap. Too messy. But when I got the can home I realised that it contains all kinds of stuff, not just air as I expected. Prior to considering an air duster, I had thought of a pumped up car tyre (obtain an old wheel rim and used car tyre), but that would be an extremely cumbersome solution. I'd have to pop into my garage every morning just to blow out the razor, although it would ensure a powerful blast of pure air. Puffing into the razor myself works, kinda. But my 'puff' isn't strong enough to blow out all the nooks and crannies. So, any ideas for an alternative to the Air Duster can once it's finished? MM Don't they come with a cleaning brush? |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
In article ,
MM writes: Yeah, I just assumed that it was compressed air and nothing else. You can't liquify air (or nitrogen) in a thin aluminium aerosol-like Canister at room temperature. Canister would need to be thick steel to hold the pressure required. -- Andrew Gabriel [email address is not usable -- followup in the newsgroup] |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
In article ,
MM wrote: I bought a can yesterday to blow out my Philishave razor after each use, as I never liked the idea of running it under the tap. Too messy. How is it more messy to blow hair bits everywhere rather than rinse down the plughole? ;-) -- *If all the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting? Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
On Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:13:09 +0000 (UTC), Tim+
wrote: MM wrote: I bought a can yesterday to blow out my Philishave razor after each use, as I never liked the idea of running it under the tap. Too messy. And blowing bits of bristle out isn't messy? Tim In my opinion, yes. MM |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
On Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:37:19 +0000, "dennis@home"
wrote: On 27/10/2013 06:11, MM wrote: I bought a can yesterday to blow out my Philishave razor after each use, as I never liked the idea of running it under the tap. Too messy. But when I got the can home I realised that it contains all kinds of stuff, not just air as I expected. Prior to considering an air duster, I had thought of a pumped up car tyre (obtain an old wheel rim and used car tyre), but that would be an extremely cumbersome solution. I'd have to pop into my garage every morning just to blow out the razor, although it would ensure a powerful blast of pure air. Puffing into the razor myself works, kinda. But my 'puff' isn't strong enough to blow out all the nooks and crannies. So, any ideas for an alternative to the Air Duster can once it's finished? MM Don't they come with a cleaning brush? Yeah, but that's really for the more intensive clean one is supposed to perform every week/month. And still you're expected to wash out the loosened stubble, whereas I don't want to run the thing under the tab. MM |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
On Sun, 27 Oct 2013 11:47:52 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote: In article , MM wrote: I bought a can yesterday to blow out my Philishave razor after each use, as I never liked the idea of running it under the tap. Too messy. How is it more messy to blow hair bits everywhere rather than rinse down the plughole? ;-) Rinsing it gets water on your (otherwise dry) hands (I never shave wet, other than with a Bic), the razor becomes wet. I just don't like it. MM |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
On 27/10/2013 06:11, MM wrote:
I bought a can yesterday to blow out my Philishave razor after each use, as I never liked the idea of running it under the tap. Too messy. But when I got the can home I realised that it contains all kinds of stuff, not just air as I expected. Prior to considering an air duster, I had thought of a pumped up car tyre (obtain an old wheel rim and used car tyre), but that would be an extremely cumbersome solution. I'd have to pop into my garage every morning just to blow out the razor, although it would ensure a powerful blast of pure air. Puffing into the razor myself works, kinda. But my 'puff' isn't strong enough to blow out all the nooks and crannies. So, any ideas for an alternative to the Air Duster can once it's finished? MM Angle grinder. -- Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
On Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:13:09 +0000 (UTC), Tim+ wrote:
I bought a can yesterday to blow out my Philishave razor after each use, as I never liked the idea of running it under the tap. Too messy. And blowing bits of bristle out isn't messy? Becomes SEP. Namely the maids when she comes around dusting. -- Cheers Dave. |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
"MM" wrote in message ... I bought a can yesterday to blow out my Philishave razor after each use, as I never liked the idea of running it under the tap. Too messy. But when I got the can home I realised that it contains all kinds of stuff, not just air as I expected. Prior to considering an air duster, I had thought of a pumped up car tyre (obtain an old wheel rim and used car tyre), but that would be an extremely cumbersome solution. I'd have to pop into my garage every morning just to blow out the razor, although it would ensure a powerful blast of pure air. Puffing into the razor myself works, kinda. But my 'puff' isn't strong enough to blow out all the nooks and crannies. So, any ideas for an alternative to the Air Duster can once it's finished? MM Summat like this perhaps: http://tinyurl.com/kt65gny |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
So, any ideas for an alternative to the Air Duster can once it's finished? A refillable aerosol or atomizer might be what you seek. Something from this range should do your job. http://www.sureshotsprayer.com/AtomizersSprayers.html Refillable from compressor or hand/foot pump to 200psi Max. I've had one for about 30 years and it still works perfectly. Can be used for a multitude of tasks. |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
On Sunday, October 27, 2013 6:11:37 AM UTC, MM wrote:
Puffing into the razor myself works, kinda. But my 'puff' isn't strong enough to blow out all the nooks and crannies. Blow through a tube eg biro pen case to concentrate your puff? Bicycle pump, fit to the wall in a can crusher lever type attachment so you can work the pump with one hand and hold the shaver in the other. Turkey baster? Owain |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
On Sun, 27 Oct 2013 14:34:56 -0000, "Nick"
wrote: So, any ideas for an alternative to the Air Duster can once it's finished? A refillable aerosol or atomizer might be what you seek. Something from this range should do your job. http://www.sureshotsprayer.com/AtomizersSprayers.html Refillable from compressor or hand/foot pump to 200psi Max. I've had one for about 30 years and it still works perfectly. Can be used for a multitude of tasks. Now THAT looks like the business! Thanks. (First sensible suggestion...) MM |
Alternatives to Fellowes Air Duster?
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