Air Compresser

Nevakonaza · 30 May 2016 at 21:15

Anyone recommend a somewhat decent (but cheap) mains air compressor for Cleaning out PCs etc?

My Yamaha Amp under the TV needs a damn good blow out,But those compressed air cans you buy in the shops are useless for bigger projects that need more "ooompppffff"

I know googling will find me some,But really just wanted to see what you guys have (if any) and would recommend it,Again not after anything special or expensive just something that will do the job as it wouldn't used a fat lot every few months or so,so thats why i dont want to spend tons.

Cheers!

slick rick · 30 May 2016 at 21:43

Do you want a small compressor, like one used for air brush, or like a garage compressor that would run air tools, inflate tyres etc?

Nevakonaza · 30 May 2016 at 22:01

Just one that will blow out dust,thats all it will be used for.

I dont know a fat lot about this sort of stuff,thats why i asked.

Werewolf · 30 May 2016 at 22:01

For a small compressor you can get an airbush type for about £40 without a tank which will do the job (although if you want to actually use it with an airbrush you'd want a small tanked model).

For a garage compressor depending on if it's just for tyres and the odd short bit of airtool work you can get them from about £70 but they're big and noisy.

Nevakonaza · 30 May 2016 at 22:17

Werewolf said:
For a small compressor you can get an airbush type for about £40 without a tank which will do the job (although if you want to actually use it with an airbrush you'd want a small tanked model).

For a garage compressor depending on if it's just for tyres and the odd short bit of airtool work you can get them from about £70 but they're big and noisy.

Thanks for replying,

Just had a look,I see a Mini Airbrush Compressor that has no tank,But you get a gun like what Tatoo artists would use. :confused:

£39.

Specs-

Air Compressor

Certification: CE, GS, RoHS, ETL, CETL
Input Power: AC100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.6A
Air Volume: 10.5L/Min
Auto Stop: 21psi
Auto Start: 15psi
Working Pressure: 2-15psi
Power Cord Length: 1.75m

Dual Action Airbrush
Needle/Nozzle Diameter: 0.3mm
Gravity Fluid Cup(Fixed): 7CC
Working Pressure: 15-50 PSI
Spray Distance: 50 - 100mm
Material: Brass

Air Hose
Air Hose: 1.8m, 1/8" BSP Female Connectors

Package Includes:
1 x Airbrush
1 x Nozzle Wrench
1 x 2cc Eye Dropper
1 x Instruction for Airbrush
1 x Storage Case for Airbrush
1 x Air Compressor
1 x Airbrush Holder
1 x AC Transformer
1 x Air Filter
1 x Air Hose
6 x Tattoo Stencils
1 x Instruction for Compressor
1 x Carrying Case

I dont know a fat lot about this stuff,The head/airbrush doesnt look ideal because its quite big,Id like something that has a small head so i can put in the pipe between the PCBs of the amp and give her a good blow out...unless i can not clip on the airbrush and just use the pipe with the air blowing out?

dacads · 30 May 2016 at 22:21

How about an air bed pump? Tesco do one for £10

FloppyPoppy · 30 May 2016 at 23:05

Straw+lungs

Devrij · 31 May 2016 at 07:23

dacads said:
How about an air bed pump? Tesco do one for £10

They wouldn't blow dust off particularly well. Not strong enough

You can get these cheap little compressors at motorway stations for emergency tire filling for a tenner. Might do the trick.

NexusK · 31 May 2016 at 07:54

Compucleaner electric air duster, I bought one recently as a cheaper alternative to the Datavac and it's brilliant.

Nevakonaza · 31 May 2016 at 08:37

NexusK said:
Compucleaner electric air duster, I bought one recently as a cheaper alternative to the Datavac and it's brilliant.

Oooohhh that looks spot on,Has the bendy pipe too which will be helpfull for getting in those bendy places,Might get that one.

Devrij · 31 May 2016 at 12:05

NexusK said:
Compucleaner electric air duster, I bought one recently as a cheaper alternative to the Datavac and it's brilliant.

Good shout, just bought one myself!

Nevakonaza · 31 May 2016 at 17:55

Devrij said:
Good shout, just bought one myself!

Me too,Looks like it will do the job nicely.

Thanks for that link Nexus.

dacads · 31 May 2016 at 22:29

NexusK said:
Compucleaner electric air duster, I bought one recently as a cheaper alternative to the Datavac and it's brilliant.

Looked for an alternative previously so thanks for this!

Although still got a few can of compressed air left.. Which won't be as powerful though.

Devrij · 5 Jun 2016 at 11:32

Just to update, I received my compucleaner today and it definitely does what it says on the tin. Gets a bit warm with prolonged use with the high pressure attachments on, but you cool if down by taking them off and giving it a quick blast which takes a few seconds max. Good piece of kit and miles better than cans.

Nevakonaza · 5 Jun 2016 at 11:38

Yeah,I forgot to update too...well pleased with mine,I didnt expect it to be as powerful as it is.

Cleaned my AV Receiver out,So much dust came out of it..cleaned all the PCs in the house too,Well worth the £40.

Stealthploit · 5 Jun 2016 at 12:24

just a thought which anyone you decide to get dont forget to attach a water catch.

dacads · 5 Jun 2016 at 14:50

Only prob with these electric dusters is they're wired, anyone know of a portable alternative?

chaparral · 5 Jun 2016 at 16:05

dacads said:
Only prob with these electric dusters is they're wired, anyone know of a portable alternative?

Here a nice little portable one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/CLARKE-COM...5139090&sr=8-1&keywords=petrol+air+compressor

doofer · 5 Jun 2016 at 16:09

Make one out of an old fridge/freezer compressor and an empty fire extinguisher much better and far quieter than the mass cheap Chinese imported things. Loads of YouTube videos showing how to make one.

dacads · 5 Jun 2016 at 17:23

chaparral said:
Here a nice little portable one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/CLARKE-COM...5139090&sr=8-1&keywords=petrol+air+compressor

Yeah under £50 if possible please

doofer said:
Make one out of an old fridge/freezer compressor and an empty fire extinguisher much better and far quieter than the mass cheap Chinese imported things. Loads of YouTube videos showing how to make one.

Might look this up