Using a blower to clean interior?

Sorry if this is wrong forum - couldn't seem to find one that fit it.

I've got this Vac- http://www.walmart.com/ip/Shop-Vac-...9-02-36-2.-5-Gallon-2-HP-Wet-Dry-Vac/28147007

It has a blower attachment.

Would it be safe to clean the interior of case?

I'm just tired of the compressed air purchases and am looking for an alternative.

I was talking to a rep at Microcenter and he uses the DataVac, and mine seems just as good.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...ield-keywords=datavac&sprefix=datavac,aps,326

I would be sure to hold the blades of fans while using it.

Any advice appreciated.

Paul

 

I have a 2.5 Craftsman shop vac, and use it for the same purpose. Canned air can be good because it has the "straw" option, but it you consistently clean your tower, you're not removing filth blankets.

Craftsman also makes a micro kit:

http://www.amazon.com/Shop-Vac-Micr...p/B00002ND4G/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

 

They probably have the same suction but there is another consideration. The Datavac has electrostatic discharge safe hoses and attachments, which keep protect against them building up static electricity due to the dust flowing in them, unlike your shop vac.

 

Thanks for reply.

I read that plug-in vacs can cause problems with static discharge.

Have you ever had that problem?

 

This would be using the blower only.

 

Can't say as how I've ever had such a problem.

Of course, I'm touching the hoses and I wear my bracelet without fail.



http://www.amazon.com/HDE-Adjustable-Anti-Static-Electrostatic-Discharge/dp/B002IXYR1U

 

I use a small air compressor like you would run an air nailer off of with the regulator dialed to 30 PSI and it works very well.
It has a blower chuck and since I am grounded and never touch the machine with the hose or nozzle there is no static risk.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSfUA71NEj7mkrRo9HeNtZSMPa48NV4J66e1IANtsrwx51tJN5KWg

 

Thanks for reply,

I tried Googling the attachment, can't find it.

Can you give me a link?

Thanks,

Paul

 

I never wear a bracelet when working on the insides, just touch metal part of case.

Is this just as good?

What is the reason for "touching the hose"?

Thanks,

Paul

 

To use it, so as to clean the computer.

 

I found this - is this the part and how do you connect it to the vac hose?

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-13-Piece-Air-Tool-Accessory-Kit-41255HOM/205331964?N=5yc1vZc9n8

 

Tjet - ignore my previous post.

I realized you have to use an air compressor.:-o

 

I used the vac on an old comp that I really didn't care if I hurt.

It worked great, just using the blower and of course grounding myself.

The only mistake I made was doing it in the house and 2 years worth of dust went everywhere!!:-D

Thanks again for your input.

Paul

 

I also went to your link at Amazon and a reviewer said it was cheaper at Walmart.

Went there and got it for $9.81 and they had a promo for a $10.00 gift card, so it worked out to be free!:-D

Can't do better than that.