Approach_Medium
Trainz Addict
We used to use water to clean electronics pcb's all the time at work. Just make sure everything's dry before powering up, and of course remove the battery.
FW
Canned air is cheap...picture
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FW
Approach_Medium
Trainz Addict
Thanks for that info. Never realized that it mattered which way the fan was spinning.
FW
American_Connections
AC MonkeyWrench Models
I forgot to mention that too. When I use the air compressor, I put small pencils in the fans to keep them from spinning. This keeps the bushings from being stripped.
Just remember to take them out afterwards!
John
pencils
Yes.... This is always a good way to sharpen your pencils too....:hehe:
I forgot to mention that too. When I use the air compressor, I put small pencils in the fans to keep them from spinning. This keeps the bushings from being stripped.
Just remember to take them out afterwards!
John
Yes.... This is always a good way to sharpen your pencils too....:hehe:
Dinorius_Redundicus
kuid 68213
Serious question: are compressed air cans sold in Australia? Which stores sell it?
* Sigh *....
Thank you for clearing that up for me, and for believing I am just that stupid!
:wave:
Before upgrading the case fans in my PC, I did some research which indicated dust build up tends to occur in modern cases with both intake and outake fans. That is to say, the intake fans are pumping in more air than the exhaust fans are removing resulting in positive pressure. By ensuring the outake air volume (including the CPU fan) exceeds the intake - negative pressure - the flow is improved with less buffeting and eddying which can lead to dust deposits and less cooling efficiency.
I applied this principle during the rebuild and yes, obviously there is some dust but not excessive and the occasional temperature check with Speedfan etc indicates everything is nice and cool.
I applied this principle during the rebuild and yes, obviously there is some dust but not excessive and the occasional temperature check with Speedfan etc indicates everything is nice and cool.
NSWGR_46Class
Just call my Captain Rude
Jaycar - Dick Smith
Something I've done to cut down on dust in my case is to put a Swifter floor sheet behind the intake fan. The intake pulls the air in thru the sheet. That sheet acts like a dust magnet and gets most of the dust before it even makes it into the case. Works like a champ and only costs about $3.00 a box for 20 sheets.
Hot_Box_Detector
Member
Air filters...
Our home HVAC unit uses intake filters that are sticky on one side. They are cut from bulk rolls and placed behind the hinged covers on the return air ducts. I'm sure these would be available in most countries at any heating - air conditioning supplier or serviceman. They would probably give you enough to cover a computer fan...just useless scrap pieces for them.
Our home HVAC unit uses intake filters that are sticky on one side. They are cut from bulk rolls and placed behind the hinged covers on the return air ducts. I'm sure these would be available in most countries at any heating - air conditioning supplier or serviceman. They would probably give you enough to cover a computer fan...just useless scrap pieces for them.
Here's an interesting article on the same subject from ZDNet and TechRepublic (ZDNet).
http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=19260&tag=content;col1
http://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-10877_11-6064.html?tag=col1;post-19260
John
http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=19260&tag=content;col1
http://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-10877_11-6064.html?tag=col1;post-19260
John
Wessex_Electric_Nutter
Active member
You'll probably find that they are coated with oil, hence why they are sticky. Oil is able to suck up crap and actually keep it there (and I believe, does a better job at filtering) especially small particulars, but you need to change the filters more often, in some cases, 10 times more often.
Dinorius_Redundicus
kuid 68213
the Dick had twin can packs on special for only $14, so I leapt upon such a bargain. Thanks for steering me in the right direction.
~ Deane :wave: