dusting your mixer ?

[SouthSIDE Glen]

Oh trust me I know , ... I've never had problems with air compressors myself, except once, where I saw moisture shoot out the hose,

Yeah, I figured as much. I just spoke up because I saw this thread potentially heading in a mythical direction that I've seen before; that compressed air is a bad thing to be avoided. This would not have been the first time that I came across that myth.

It's another one of those multitude of examples of something that's bad when misused by the unenlightened, but great when used properly...like scientific method, presidental authority, or curry powder .

G.

 

[Cazzbar]

all you guys have compressed air cans over there... no matter what job, out it comes! don't think i've ever seen one

 

[apl]

They're usually not compressed air. Radio Shack's is tetraflouromethane. As you spray, the aerosol gets colder and colder. You can eventually cool down the target to where it will frost when you stop. That moisture didn't come from the can, it happened because the target got too cold.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102650

 

[SouthSIDE Glen]

They're usually not compressed air. Radio Shack's is tetraflouromethane. As you spray, the aerosol gets colder and colder. You can eventually cool down the target to where it will frost when you stop. That moisture didn't come from the can, it happened because the target got too cold.

Those I dont like for the reasons you describe, and because the TFM is not the best chemical to introduce to the world.

There are those that do not use TFM, but may use a propellant of some type (?) and standard compressed air. They are much safer and tend to prodcue less moisture. In those the moisture is literally humidity being squeezed into condensation by the gas pressure itself, and unlike TFM which tends to produce more moisture the more you spray, the condensed air ones usually (not always) just require a couple of primer blasts to clear out most of the condensation at the top of the can before you do your spraying.

The downside to those, though, is that they tend to not last as long (making them even more expensive.) The non-TFM ones can easiest be found at camera and photography shops and at computer supply shops (though the latter often has the TFM ones as well.) Cazzbar: I am only taking a stab in the dark here, but maybe in the UK they have outlawed the use of TFMs or cans of compressed anything?

G.

 

[The Green Hornet]

Yo NICK THE MAN:

Many good tips in this thread. However, there always seems to be some little "spot" or "cranny" that harbors dirty dust. For these spots, I use a Q-tip with a DROP of Vodka. It cleans and the Vodka evaporates fast.

I also like the vacuum cleaner with the soft brush for keyboards and other gear.

I usually save old toothbrushes and use them to clean the ugly dust that accumulates on the keyboard I am typing upon right now--old toothbrushes also serve for a plethora of other "hard to get at spots" OTHER THAN DELICATE GEAR, and can be dipped in various cleaners, but I usually use Vodka. I do, however, use VERY LITTLE Vodka for cleaning!

Happy Spring,

Green Hornet

 

[xstatic]

Personally, i would not use a Q-Tip because it can leave bits of itself behind which may end up becoming a worse problem in and of itself.

 

[The Green Hornet]

Yo X-Man:

Well, you have to go easy with the Q-tip; however, the vacuum will yank out any accidental cotton fluff that falls from a flailing Q-tip.

Where is spring?

Green Hornet

 

[xstatic]

I guess it depends. If I am cleaning the outer surface of a console, a Q-Tip would not be a worry for me. If however I am cleaning the inside, I would not want a Q-tip anywhere near solder traces etc... If the Q-tip catches something, there is a good chance that a part of it will get left behind and will not be remopved by a vacuum. I would not try Q-tips on faders either.

 

[TragikRemix]

i try to use my gear so much that i never get any dust on it.

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yeah the paintbrush idea soudns good.

whenever im fixing comptuers and stuff, i blow them out with a compressor though. gently of course, and let it chill a few minutes before powering on in case of the moisture.

 

[Ironklad Audio]

I do, however, use VERY LITTLE Vodka for cleaning!

yea, well, ya gotta save some for drinking!