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Canned air - Why so expensive ?

Apr 9, 2003 12:49 AM

I believe it is because there isn't much demand for it. Photographers use canned air a lot in the darkroom and you might be able to find cheaper brands at your local camera shop.

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itsmyfault33 (Private)

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Apr 9, 2003 12:56 AM

" You won't believe what'll come flying out of your keyboard, let alone your disk drives! No matter how neat you are, no matter if you cover the thing in plastic your computer accumulates a lot of dust in those tiny nooks and crannies, and the Blaster is the only thing to get it out. Blow your computer maintenance troubles away with the Blaster 12 oz. Pressurized Canned Air from Belkin. Excellent for cleaning keyboards, CD, DVD, CD-R drives, disk drives and printers. This highly effective non-abrasive and moisture-free product is just what the Computer Doctor ordered to prolong the life of your computer." "Maxell Blast Away Canned Air 10oz Blast Away Air removes dust and dirt from hard-to-reach spots with a powerful blast of air." --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Because Mr. Belkin and Mr. Maxell said so.

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Canned air - Why so expensive ?

Apr 9, 2003 08:09 AM

Often free after rebate at officemax and sometimes staples. I've got about 5 cans of air and 3 of endust for electronics in my basement...

But in general, you will find that PC accessories are often priced high. While there is a constant war on lowering computer prices, people seem less sensitive to these add-ons (like $20 printer cables!).

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Apr 9, 2003 08:30 AM

I bought a Shark vacuum cleaner...you know, the little mini vacuum that they show holding up a bowling ball. It works better then canned air because it cleans the carp out, not just blow it away. Works great. Cost me 19.99 at Macy's going out of business sale. That's the cost of 3 cans of air plus tax.

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Canned air - Why so expensive ?

Apr 9, 2003 09:41 AM

Call me crazy but I`ve always used a small air compressor .

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Apr 9, 2003 09:53 AM

Have to make sure the air out of the compressor is dry.

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Apr 9, 2003 10:57 AM

I'm leary of using forced ait to clean. What if...

I prefer the vacuum method. Just have to careful not to slam it around inside your case.

electronicgadgets

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Apr 9, 2003 11:49 AM

Put a moisture/oil trap in line with the compressor.

If you ever seen the A-plus testing or study guides, it is recommended that compressed air is used over a vacuum cleaner because, as they put it, a vacuum cleaner can cause a static charge to build up. A-plus also calls the connector on a hard drive a "Berg connector". LOL!

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Apr 9, 2003 11:52 AM

Air can also create static, but thats another physics lesson. If the vacuum is grounded correctly, it shouldn't be a problem.

electronicgadgets

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Apr 9, 2003 12:22 PM

There is a special vacuum cleaner which is constructed from conductive plastics. 3M makes one and the little thing runs a whopping 250+ smackers. I have one in my shop, but, IMHO, compressed air does a much better job.

electronicgadgets

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Apr 9, 2003 12:28 PM

...anyway, the reason canned air is so expensive is that it is not air which is inside the can. The stuff in our shop is 1,1,1,2 Tetrefluoroethane. Fluorcarbons are VERY expensive due to terrifs placed on them by the government because they are ozone depleting.

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Apr 9, 2003 01:14 PM

Do you have any idea how many people it takes blowing into straws to get all that air into the can? If you did, you wouldn't complain about the price.
I heard that they tried to subcontract that work to the French, but all that came out was smelly hot air, and the French made cans didn't sell very well.
The canned air companies decided that depleting the ozone layer was less of a problem...

We must all pick our battles, is THIS your finest hour?

itsmyfault33 (Private)

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Apr 9, 2003 01:26 PM

ROFLMAO

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Apr 9, 2003 02:08 PM

I heard that the French canned air actually sucked...giving in to e.g.'s reasoning for not using a vacuum.

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Apr 11, 2003 09:19 AM

You have to be careful with that stuff. Once I worked on an ancient very dusty computer and I think the dust was all that had been holding it together.

pookiepookieintheh..

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Apr 13, 2003 03:33 PM

If you live near a Costco, they have it 4 large cans for about $11.00 regularly.

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May 10, 2003 11:35 PM

I still think that canned air is too expensive.

Can anyone remedy that situation?

air should be, well, free.

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May 11, 2003 08:24 AM

Air IS free...at one atmosphere.

Air at positive or negative pressure is NOT.

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May 11, 2003 08:27 AM

At least on MY planet...

tarzan_in_shades

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May 11, 2003 09:21 AM

Wow ! This thread sure was dug up from the archives .

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May 11, 2003 09:55 AM

tarzan - yea I revisit my old threads once in awhile.

just wanted to get a concise clear answer. terrisnitemare has provided just that.

now I can sleep better at night, or can I ?

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May 11, 2003 10:19 AM

deadjedi-just re-read my post #19-hope it's not taken as mean-spirited..........wasn't intended that way...

hello_there_ladies

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May 11, 2003 03:09 PM

HA! Whatever, Next time will bve different so KEEP TRYION

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