Re: Air compressors vs. canned air

[Sam Leon <debian@net153.net>]

Chris Jones wrote:
> Just paid c. $10.00 for a DYNEX Compressed Gas Duster, IOW a 10 oz. can
> of compressed air from my local Best Buy. 
>
> Not so much the money per se, but each time I buy one of those, I get
> this nagging feeling that I've had been had.
>
> Has anyone with real world experience in the area of computer cleaning
> tried such solutions as the MetroVac duster line and might be able to
> comment on the respective merits of air compressors vs. air cans..?
>
> CJ

Yes air compressors work well. Just remember that compressed air does 
create static, so just don't go too crazy. I usually regulate mine down 
to 30-60psi. According to an electronic repair manual that I have, 
anything over 9psi is considered bad although I have never had any problems.

Sam