Showing posts with label dust. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dust. Show all posts

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Kenro Kenair Air Duster and Dust Vac Kit KENR012


Kenro Kenair Air Duster and Dust Vac Kit KENR012 



First off, the item arrived as described, with all of the bits in the box. Having used the Kenair air duster system before, I had developed faith in the brand and found it useful in blasting dust away from my camera parts and from the interior of my computer. (Do bear in mind the advice to blast a bit of air through the nozzle first to clear any debris that might be there, and to keep the can upright in use,otherwise you can get misting). Little particles had begun to be seen through the viewfinder that air dusting had not been able to remove, so I decided to try this vacuum system to try to shift them.


Clearly it is irrational to expect outrageously powerful suction from a product of this type, and anything too powerful would potentially damage delicate parts, but having used this I can report that the viewfinder does now appear visibly cleaner although it has not removed every particle in the first couple of sweeps. So, I am pleased and I would generally endorse this product.


The reason for four stars rather than five? Firstly I was disappointed that I was unable to buy the dust vac attachment as a standalone item, having already purchased the dust vac kit, making the purchase relatively expensive (although still worthwhile). Secondly, the polyurethane tube itself is stiff and fairly inflexible in tight places (the inside of my camera), which made it difficult to maximize the suction potential of the attached end by keeping it fully in contact with the surface being vacuumed. A more flexible and therefore direct able end to the tubing would improve the product and make it very hard to beat. Thirdly, the soft rubbery housing that fits the tube (in the way that a brush attachment fits a regular vacuum cleaner)is itself flat ended by design; it is gentle in contact with delicate parts, but difficult to keep in sealed contact with the surface being cleaned in order to maximize suction.


To sum up, I am pleased with my purchase, and am confident that it will help me to do basic maintenance tasks on my camera equipment.


Thursday, July 19, 2012

Air Purifiers and Computers - A Winning Combination

5 Star Air Duster Can HFC Free Compressed Gas Flammable 400ml [Pack 4]




By Luke Petterson

There are numerous well-known benefits to people when an air purifier is employed. Air becomes easier to breathe, allergens are reduced and impurities are removed from the air.
Beyond the benefits to people that an air purifier can provide, computers will benefit from the presence of an air purifier too.

Lessen the Effects of Dust
The main benefit to computers of an air purifier is the removal of dust from the air. Dust is not a good thing for computers.

As your computer runs, its fans and cooling system will suck air through your computer to keep it cool. If the air in your room is dusty or full of particles, your computer will constantly be pulling dusty air through itself.

The excess dust that is being pulled through your computer will build up over time, causing your computer to be less efficient at cooling itself. This is not a good thing as an overheating computer can have all kinds of problems.

Using an air purifier to remove the dust and other particles from the air in a room in which computers reside will allow your computer to operate more efficiently and will reduce the buildup of dust inside the computer.

Do You Use Gas Dusters Frequently?
A common method of removing dust from the inside of a computer involves using a gas duster. A gas duster is essentially a can of air that can be sprayed on devices. The highly pressurized air blows all the dust off of whatever you are targeting.
If you find yourself needing to use a gas duster to remove dust from your computer on a frequent basis, you should probably consider using an air purifier in your computer room. The fact that you have dust building up frequently inside your computer is a red flag that your air is dusty and full of particles.

Computer Peripherals
In addition to reducing the amount of dust inside your computer, the air purifier will keep excess dust from building up on your computer monitor and inside your keyboard.
You may also have other electronic devices in your office or home that can benefit from pure air such as external hard drives or electronic audio/video equipment.

Overall, the benefits of purifying the air in your office or home can not be denied. You will only need to buy an air purifier that is rated for the size of the room itself, which should not be horribly expensive. The cost of buying the compared to the cost of replacing computer parts that have overheated due to dust buildup should be pretty easy to justify.

Just remember: Dust is an enemy to computers and electronics but it can easily be battled with an air purifier.

Luke Petterson is a long-time computer user and risk taker, which has led him to many interesting computer-related situations, good and bad. Air purification has also become a large part of his life due to allergies.
Visit  http://lectroniccompressedair.blogspot.com/  to learn more about air purifiers and the benefits that they can provide.

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