Reddit reviews METROVAC Computer/Electronics Duster, 4 inW, 70 cfm, 2016 Version

I bought a esd duster years ago that has been great. It blows out everything pretty well and I don’t have to buy those stupid air cans. I don’t know if it really matters, but I hold the fan blades before blowing them. I read somewhere that they can backfeed power if they are spinning from the cleaning.

Metro Datavac ESD Safe Electric Duster - Model ED-500ESD - computer and equipment duster https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U01YVYK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_86R-BbZFZVSKY

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U01YVYK

Non static discharge safe version. Don't be fooled into thinking that all they did is make it black and add a anti static band. it's the same but differently made.

Something like this: Datavac ED500
edit -https://www.amazon.com/Metro-ED500-DataVac-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
https://www.amazon.com/Metro-Datavac-Safe-Electric-Duster/dp/B00U01YVYK

No?

https://www.amazon.com/Metro-Datavac-Safe-Electric-Duster/dp/B00U01YVYK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500487511&sr=8-1&keywords=datavac+esd

https://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-ED500P-500-Watt-Electric/dp/B001U899HQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1500487502&sr=8-2&keywords=datavac

If his job is paying for it, I'd suggest getting an ESD safe blower.

I honestly have no idea if anyone has ever damaged a circuit using non-ESD safe blower though.

ESD safe version

Do these really cause static electricity buildup/discharge? Was thinking about getting a datavac on amazon to clean out the pc's in my house...

Edit: Thanks to /u/blowjustinup, I have found the "ESD Safe" model of the datavac $30 price premium over the original non-esd safe model tho. /u/1337syntaX

Datavac and never look back!

Standard version: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

ESD version: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00U01YVYK/ref=psdc_3012916011_t2_B001J4ZOAW

here is the ESD safe updated model.

http://www.amazon.com/DataVac%C2%AE-Electric-Duster-Anti-Static-Blower/dp/B00U01YVYK

Better watch out though, that's not the electrostatic discharge model. It may damage your components.

EDIT: This is the ESD model for cleaning fragile PCs:

https://www.amazon.com/Metro-Datavac-Safe-Electric-Duster/dp/B00U01YVYK

This seems cheaper and works on PCs:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BI4UQK0/ref=psdc_3012916011_t1_B00U01YVYK

I've had one of those for about 5-6 years now, got it off Amazon. I swear I thought I paid like $20 or something for it. I've used it for years and never had a problem, but be warned its not ESD safe. They do have another version for like double the price, which has different plastic parts that are supposed to be ESD safe.

http://www.amazon.com/DataVac%C2%AE-Electric-Duster-Anti-Static-Blower/dp/B00U01YVYK/

Would like to add that there's also an anti-static version. Granted it's more expensive but some might be interested in that.

Edit: Changed link to Amazon (cheaper)

There's a more expensive one for 90 dollars from DataVac that is electrostatic discharge free, and I use that one. It's significantly more powerful than a can of compressed air, and it will save you money in the long run. Plus, you don't have to worry about getting that chemical in the air cans all over your components, you're just using air.

Edit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U01YVYK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I recently bought this and it works great! Incredibly powerful. A little pricey, but with how quickly I go through the compressed air cans at about 6 bucks each, it seemed smarter for the long run. It also comes with a micro-cleaning kit, which is really nice

Ideally, I'd clean my computer out every month with one of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U01YVYK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_60NxybTC1X0T5

I haven't been using my PC as much over the past couple months, so I just put a bit of cloth over the top vents when not in use.

As for the keyboards, I wipe it down after every use with a microfiber cloth and actually clean the keys every week with ESD safe wet wipes my job sells (Sort of like these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006K3SVIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_B8Nxyb5XFYFVG ). I also do a full teardown of the keyboard about every few months just to get all of the dead skin, dust, and what ever else that has fallen below the board.

Yeah those cans are ok but after about 8 seconds of spraying, they freeze up and have almost no flow. I picked up one of these earlier this year when they dropped down to $75 and haven't looked back. I figure it'll pay for itself in a year or two and the ESD-safe model was worth it for piece of mind.

Any horror stories about not using the ElectroStatic Discharge version? How long have you guys owned yours?

Lurking around /r/homelab, you have to stop the fan before blowing so you don't damage the fan's bearing, otherwise it'll become noisy? Is it risky cleaning a blade while it's on with one of these?

Here's the electro-static-discharge-safe version.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U01YVYK/ like this one...looks awesome might buy 1 for the shop

Anyone have an experience with dust blowers like this? It's $90 which seems excessive, but if it's quality and stops me from buying compressed air ever again I might jump for it.

There's an older model, but it's only ~$15 less.

Some things to maybe try.

Use 99% IPA.

Add about 10% acetone to your ipa.

Use multiple containers, bulk soak and scrub in the first one, then move to one that has clean(er) IPA to further dilute residue.

Use an air jet to remove the ipa/flux residue while still wet.

I really like this thing for air drying. It's like a tornado in a can.
https://www.amazon.com/Metro-Datavac-Safe-Electric-Duster/dp/B00U01YVYK

>Yeah, anything besides compressed air is dangerous. Even using a vacuum can cause static electricity to discharge. Saw a post a few weeks ago on here from a guy who fryed his GPU with a hand vac. Be careful out there! There's a reason we spend stupid amounts of money on something we could do with our mouth for free :)

https://www.amazon.com/Metro-Datavac-Safe-Electric-Duster/dp/B00U01YVYK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ed500esd&qid=1571681886&sr=8-1

Bought one and love it - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U01YVYK/

That's why DataVac is a thing. Too bad I never found it here.

you might be interested in this: https://www.amazon.com/DataVac%C2%AE-Electric-Duster-Anti-Static-Blower/dp/B00U01YVYK Work a lot better than cans, and a lot cheaper than the cans.

https://www.amazon.ca/Metro-Datavac-Safe-Electric-Duster/dp/B00U01YVYK ill continue to look around.. hoping to get it on sale

if you leave the computer plugged in, this will ground it and prevent the build up of static, dont actually touch the nozel to any internals, and you can touch the nozel to the case once in a while to discharge any that may have built up. i bought mine many years ago as i mentioned, the have come out with a new model if you want to go that route to ensure no static discharge.

I invested in an electric duster. It's about 80-100 bucks, but you'll never run out. Saves money in the long run especially if you clean a lot of your electronics.

https://www.amazon.com/Metro-Datavac-Safe-Electric-Duster/dp/B00U01YVYK

> How often should I be replacing my thermal paste?

How long is a piece of string?
Just watch your temperatures, and if you think they're high, first try blowing the dust out of the heatsink, and then try replacing thermal paste.

It's useful to have something like this to blow dust out.

I actually do compressed air (I use a Mechanical Duster) first to blow off all the dust and particles that could scratch, then use CG's Total Interior Cleaner sprayed on a clean microfiber cloth to wipe it down, follow up with another dry microfiber cloth to remove any remaining cleaner and buff, then lightly hit it with the air again to blow off any remaining dust that may have clung from the cloth to make it look perfect.

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I got the carbon fiber package, but I've got similar black plastic in areas and this works extremely well for keeping it clean and protecting it from small scratches. One of my pet peeves is when my SO puts her hands and rings on the carbon fiber/plastic, have been able to buff out small scratches doing this and so far haven't had any permanent scratches.

Get some compressed air (or even better something like this: https://www.amazon.com/DataVac%C2%AE-Electric-Duster-Anti-Static-Blower/dp/B00U01YVYK) and de-dust it. That's all there really is to worry about.

True, but the anti-static is better see
this .

This works great, and pays for itself if you buy as much canned air as I used to.

https://www.amazon.com/DataVac%C2%AE-Electric-Duster-Anti-Static-Blower/dp/B00U01YVYK

I meant amazon being the actual seller. If you checked the sellers, amazon.com isn't listed on it. DataVac® Electric Duster ESD Safe/Anti-Static Blower, 120V, Black