I work on high end electronics in the lab..some of the instrumentation is $100K plus. The service guy caught a fit when he saw me using compressed air in the can. He said you can actually freeze and crack components if you aren't careful. We do it very similar to what you are demonstrating now. Great vid Fred...
This is a great product! Very well made and solid! Just got mine from amazon and do not regret it! Worth every PENNY if you always buy canned air. The model I got comes with a socket bump that holds the accessories in place so you don't have to worry about the black piece of plastic blowing off like in the video. My only concern is that this thing can get hot and blows warm-hot air but then again I was using it outside with 90F+ temps. So I would recommend you use this in a cool place.
Good video! I just got one for Christmas. It is much more powerful than a can of air. I'd been looking at one at Amazon for 55 dollars but my old lady bought this one at staples for 80$! It might get a little hot, but cans of air get really cold and are no good until they warm up again. This cools off faster than the cans warm up! Watch what you are pointing it at when you start, it will clear your desk of any pens,pencils and paper immediately! Great product!!!
great review, fred, it is so appropriate, i just got mine in the mail wednesday from amazon. $46.46 less than the price of 10 cans of air. it works great much more powerful than the canned air and is environmentally friendly. i used it to clean my computer and it did a fantastic job. but do it outside unless you want a room full of dust. keep up the great videos. take care.
Metro makes good products. Have their larger blower to dry my m/c, and it works very well. I've used their commercial blowers for years, they are an industry-standard.
Bought 1 of these on amazon a year ago. I found if you put on the attachment with the bigger hole, it blows a lot more. You'd think if you put on an attachment with a small straw or something it would blow the air out of there stronger, but it doesnt. It kinda bogs it down. Ive also used this to dry off the engine compartment in my car after degreasing.
Just so people know...this thing is more powerful than canned air so be careful when cleaning computer fans. Most computer fans are only rated to a certain RPM and this thing can actually spins them way faster than they are rated for. I usually hold it a little further back when cleaning the fans. This thing is a great product and will save tons of money that OCD people like me spend on compressed air dusters. I mean even on sale they are 4 bucks a piece. It's ridiculous. This thing is definitely worth it in the long run if you are like me and clean your computer frequently.
What about static electricity? Since this blower runs off of electricity, will it produce static electricity? Concerned with using in a computer with all it's components and including around ram chips and other sensitive electronics. Specially in the winter when humidity is very low and static electricity charge is very high.
@dsgr2003 yea, when i worked at staples we sold Re-Air. Fred's correct, they didnt stay on the market long cause they just didn't have the enough air pressure/power to really clean anything.
When you say you want to make sure this is on really tight there should be a hole in the main black attachment that locks onto the Vacuum with a nob that you have to push down to pop in the hole.
How does this compare to the Airforce Blaster Sidekick if used to dry your motorcycle or a car? Can you do a video of them side by side? I was just wondering if this DATAVAC has enough power to blow dry the car like the blaster sidekick. Thanks
Unlike canned air, using this duster, the air comes out warm and you don't need to worry about condensation. I use this for cleaning out PCs and small air filters.
hi i just got my from mail, mine is a little different it has got a extra hole in the micro adapter, a lot of air comes out of it. is this normal? your doesnt look like it has got a hole
Hi, I just got one of these. Question, does the black plastic part you secure onto the main unit have a little hole about the width of a pencil or little smaller? Mine does, I'm guessing this is some kind of escape whole as to not over stress the motor? Anyway, was curious if yours has that hole.
You have the old model, the newer updated model has a little nub that holds the nozzels in place. I ordered the blaster sidekick, I don't think it has that little nub lols plus it's way more powerful and blows warm air, so I'd better be careful and use it from way back XD I guess that's a plus, no dust in my face while cleaning out the computer. haha
I use the vacuum cleaner with the hose and small crevice adapter to Suck the nasties from my computers. That way, no dust scattered all over the place.
another benefit to this product is you can buy replacement parts for it. Metrovac sells replacement motor brushes ($17) so if the brushes are worn can pull them out and put new ones in. You can buy a whole new motor and turbine assembly for ($35) as well. you also can buy replacement accessories as well. Alot better than the O2 hurrican canless system which is overpriced and is a throw away item
I like to use canned air for general dusting around the house. It is much more effective than using a dusting wand. I like the idea of this device but it seems too strong for general dusting purposes. They should come out with a better on and off switch so that this behaves more like canned air so one can do bursts of air instead of always on. Perhaps the manufacturers could put put high, medium, and low, settings on the device for use in settings when one does not want too much air pressure.
It's actually a very bad idea to use air duster for dusting around the house, much less your electronics. Why? It's because "canned air" usually has bitterents to prevent inhalent abuse (bullshit; that stuff is sticky, and for a reason). Sticky = More dust, more return customers, more profit.
FuzedBox I think you make a good point about bitterents and canned air for dusting. Since my post I have purchased the electric duster and do use it for plants leaves and things that are hard to get at. I was wrong about canned air being more effective than dusting wands. Nothing, so far, beats hand wiping for dusting though. I just used canned air on my laptop (it was handy) and could not smell anything and do not taste anything on my fingers after touching the keyboard but I still think you make a good point. Thanks.
Good video My only issue with this item are Amazon's reviews on how they over heat or blow by from the cheap housing. I sometimes use portable air storage tanks for filling tires. It holds 125PSI and is extremely portable one which is slightly more expensive is Jegs aluminum portable tank which is lighter and stands up taking less room ad a lightweight hose from harbor freight and your in business. It's air on demand with less noise no heat and is extremely powerful and yes the hose is a pain but so is the power cord. Use it smartly and it will last a long time but this is assuming you have a means of filling the tank. I would still buy this product because I like toys. thumbs up I think Beiderbeck is one sad puppy with his comment about made in America is a little worrying. What the F^$k.\, do you live and work in America maybe you do a shitty job but I assure you all the American companies I have work for all the employees have committed themselves 100% in doing the best they can. How would you like it if your work was judged so poorly Beiderbeck's work that's a little worrying. I don't think it's cute or funny if that was your point. If you want to be laughed at like a third world country then you should live in one but I assure you even third world countries take more pride in themselves you wouldn't last long. anyways I enjoyed the video Mr Obsession
And that my folks is how you blow out the DEAD ! for dust you are and to dust you will return :D P.S 1st you should keep your computer in a Dust clean Area 2st you can put your PC on a Higher Area but the air is hotter then on the low area in your room 3st i want a Filter system so i don't get any Dust in my Computer Case anyways *already have it* 4st Watercooling is a option and almost no noise like the Air cooling system *option on the Air cooling systems noise* Drill a Hole if possible to a other room not occupied and put your PC in that Area then start pulling all cables to your desk and whala no noise at all but it's expensive and if the cooling juice starts to leak then some of your components are going to DIE which means bye bye Expensive PC. it is possible to make a small house around your computer with 1 air way in *Filtered air way* with one big fan spinning slow so it makes low noise and the back of the PC air OUT and a easy vacuum-cleaning filter system installed in the front of the box or house or what ever you want to name the project sowww you can easily pull the filter out and clean it and putt it back in and in that case you'l have a clean case so CASE CLOSED !
***** Who cares? Not all things made in China are garbage... My PSU (EVGA SuperNOVA 850G) was manufactured in China and probably has some Chinese components in it (apart from the capacitors which are Japanese).
I work on high end electronics in the lab..some of the instrumentation is $100K plus. The service guy caught a fit when he saw me using compressed air in the can. He said you can actually freeze and crack components if you aren't careful. We do it very similar to what you are demonstrating now. Great vid Fred...
This is a great product! Very well made and solid! Just got mine from amazon and do not regret it! Worth every PENNY if you always buy canned air. The model I got comes with a socket bump that holds the accessories in place so you don't have to worry about the black piece of plastic blowing off like in the video.
My only concern is that this thing can get hot and blows warm-hot air but then again I was using it outside with 90F+ temps. So I would recommend you use this in a cool place.
Good video! I just got one for Christmas. It is much more powerful than a can of air. I'd been looking at one at Amazon for 55 dollars but my old lady bought this one at staples for 80$! It might get a little hot, but cans of air get really cold and are no good until they warm up again. This cools off faster than the cans warm up! Watch what you are pointing it at when you start, it will clear your desk of any pens,pencils and paper immediately! Great product!!!
great review, fred, it is so appropriate, i just got mine in the mail wednesday from amazon. $46.46 less than the price of 10 cans of air. it works great much more powerful than the canned air and is environmentally friendly. i used it to clean my computer and it did a fantastic job. but do it outside unless you want a room full of dust. keep up the great videos. take care.
Metro makes good products. Have their larger blower to dry my m/c, and it works very well. I've used their commercial blowers for years, they are an industry-standard.
Had one over a year. Thing is amazing. I love mine. I found so many uses for it. Its 1000x more powerful than canned air.
★★★★★
I was expecting you to whip out a 20 HP Air Compressor! LOL.
Excellent review as usual Fred.
Thanks for the review. I have just received it and... This Thang ROCKS!!!
@MASKOAA Yeah the newer model has the stub now. Got mine from Amazon. I don't think the old model is on Amazon anymore according to the reviews.
Bought 1 of these on amazon a year ago. I found if you put on the attachment with the bigger hole, it blows a lot more. You'd think if you put on an attachment with a small straw or something it would blow the air out of there stronger, but it doesnt. It kinda bogs it down.
Ive also used this to dry off the engine compartment in my car after degreasing.
Woa! I just happened to see your vid. I clicked on it because I already own one. It rocks!
Just so people know...this thing is more powerful than canned air so be careful when cleaning computer fans. Most computer fans are only rated to a certain RPM and this thing can actually spins them way faster than they are rated for. I usually hold it a little further back when cleaning the fans. This thing is a great product and will save tons of money that OCD people like me spend on compressed air dusters. I mean even on sale they are 4 bucks a piece. It's ridiculous. This thing is definitely worth it in the long run if you are like me and clean your computer frequently.
That does it for me I'm def getting it... Thanks for the video brotha
I just received mine from Amazon, and it stated it is a 2.3 amp motor. When did you purchase yours?
Fred do you recall what you paid roughly for this product/ what retailer you got it from?
What about static electricity? Since this blower runs off of electricity, will it produce static electricity? Concerned with using in a computer with all it's components and including around ram chips and other sensitive electronics. Specially in the winter when humidity is very low and static electricity charge is very high.
That is a neat alternative. Great review!!
So there is no worry of STATIC or anything else blowing on the motherboard & ram slots and anything like that, moisture? Totally pc safe?
@dsgr2003 yea, when i worked at staples we sold Re-Air. Fred's correct, they didnt stay on the market long cause they just didn't have the enough air pressure/power to really clean anything.
When you say you want to make sure this is on really tight there should be a hole in the main black attachment that locks onto the Vacuum with a nob that you have to push down to pop in the hole.
How does this compare to the Airforce Blaster Sidekick if used to dry your motorcycle or a car? Can you do a video of them side by side? I was just wondering if this DATAVAC has enough power to blow dry the car like the blaster sidekick.
Thanks
Unlike canned air, using this duster, the air comes out warm and you don't need to worry about condensation. I use this for cleaning out PCs and small air filters.
Would this good enough to clean dust off from the action figures like deep skin ?
Fred, thanks for your review!
@fredhart Can it be set to a lower pressure (or speed - like, low or medium)?
Great vid, it makes me want to get 1!
This shuts loud. Anything quiter?
Another problem of my life is solved, thanks to fred!
hi i just got my from mail, mine is a little different it has got a extra hole in the micro adapter, a lot of air comes out of it. is this normal? your doesnt look like it has got a hole
Which has the higher psi? The blaster or the sidekick?
you made my day thanks!!!
where can you buy one for 50? in canada its like 65 bucks
Hi, I just got one of these. Question, does the black plastic part you secure onto the main unit have a little hole about the width of a pencil or little smaller? Mine does, I'm guessing this is some kind of escape whole as to not over stress the motor? Anyway, was curious if yours has that hole.
Great video, thanks man!
That is cool!
Is it normal that after 5 sec when u switched it on it gets hot?
How much was it?
You have the old model, the newer updated model has a little nub that holds the nozzels in place. I ordered the blaster sidekick, I don't think it has that little nub lols plus it's way more powerful and blows warm air, so I'd better be careful and use it from way back XD I guess that's a plus, no dust in my face while cleaning out the computer. haha
if i was in the u.s i would buy it.also good to clean motor of your car at dealer use pure air.it is evening 8;06 pm
all you have to do is to measure it the pressure from afar to get what you need, yeah it will save a lot of money in the long run tnx
kmsrog cool, thank you.
you are amazing. thank you.this is great.
It does, it's called holding it further away from the target :P
i love this thing, just wish it had an adjustment on the power level.
Buying this for my PC I'm getting this summet
Do you keep the filter in while using?
Yes
@ 2:24 Great! Just Great!!
lol nice! I'm getting one now! literally
I use the vacuum cleaner with the hose and small crevice adapter to Suck the nasties from my computers. That way, no dust scattered all over the place.
another benefit to this product is you can buy replacement parts for it. Metrovac sells replacement motor brushes ($17) so if the brushes are worn can pull them out and put new ones in. You can buy a whole new motor and turbine assembly for ($35) as well. you also can buy replacement accessories as well. Alot better than the O2 hurrican canless system which is overpriced and is a throw away item
Now I want to return my metro vacuum to get one
Will canned air blow your face around like this one did? It seems your claim it is only as powerful as canned air is questionable?
+geckotrap It's much more powerful than canned air.
COOL !!
I would never point that thing at my face... Good thing you've got glasses
I like to use canned air for general dusting around the house. It is much more effective than using a dusting wand. I like the idea of this device but it seems too strong for general dusting purposes. They should come out with a better on and off switch so that this behaves more like canned air so one can do bursts of air instead of always on. Perhaps the manufacturers could put put high, medium, and low, settings on the device for use in settings when one does not want too much air pressure.
It's actually a very bad idea to use air duster for dusting around the house, much less your electronics. Why? It's because "canned air" usually has bitterents to prevent inhalent abuse (bullshit; that stuff is sticky, and for a reason). Sticky = More dust, more return customers, more profit.
FuzedBox I think you make a good point about bitterents and canned air for dusting. Since my post I have purchased the electric duster and do use it for plants leaves and things that are hard to get at. I was wrong about canned air being more effective than dusting wands. Nothing, so far, beats hand wiping for dusting though. I just used canned air on my laptop (it was handy) and could not smell anything and do not taste anything on my fingers after touching the keyboard but I still think you make a good point. Thanks.
I can not find it in Russia (
5/7 will watch again
Commenting 12 years later, compressed air cans are now $8 each 😅
Good video My only issue with this item are Amazon's reviews on how they over heat or blow by from the cheap housing. I sometimes use portable air storage tanks for filling tires. It holds 125PSI and is extremely portable one which is slightly more expensive is Jegs aluminum portable tank which is lighter and stands up taking less room ad a lightweight hose from harbor freight and your in business. It's air on demand with less noise no heat and is extremely powerful and yes the hose is a pain but so is the power cord. Use it smartly and it will last a long time but this is assuming you have a means of filling the tank. I would still buy this product because I like toys. thumbs up
I think Beiderbeck is one sad puppy with his comment about made in America is a little worrying. What the F^$k.\, do you live and work in America maybe you do a shitty job but I assure you all the American companies I have work for all the employees have committed themselves 100% in doing the best they can. How would you like it if your work was judged so poorly Beiderbeck's work that's a little worrying. I don't think it's cute or funny if that was your point. If you want to be laughed at like a third world country then you should live in one but I assure you even third world countries take more pride in themselves you wouldn't last long.
anyways I enjoyed the video Mr Obsession
FUCK YEAAHHH!!!!
im from romania end here i kent find it!!:(((
Is it strong enough to get plaque off your teeth? :P Can the brush attatchment be used as a toothbrush? haha jk XD
When too much dust builds up in your datavac, buy another one to blow it backwards and get the dust out rofl jk XD
Quieter*
move
And that my folks is how you blow out the DEAD ! for dust you are and to dust you will return :D
P.S 1st you should keep your computer in a Dust clean Area 2st you can put your PC on a Higher Area but the air is hotter then on the low area in your room 3st i want a Filter system so i don't get any Dust in my Computer Case anyways *already have it* 4st Watercooling is a option and almost no noise like the Air cooling system *option on the Air cooling systems noise* Drill a Hole if possible to a other room not occupied and put your PC in that Area then start pulling all cables to your desk and whala no noise at all but it's expensive and if the cooling juice starts to leak then some of your components are going to DIE which means bye bye Expensive PC. it is possible to make a small house around your computer with 1 air way in *Filtered air way* with one big fan spinning slow so it makes low noise and the back of the PC air OUT and a easy vacuum-cleaning filter system installed in the front of the box or house or what ever you want to name the project sowww you can easily pull the filter out and clean it and putt it back in and in that case you'l have a clean case so CASE CLOSED !
PROBALY.
and an NRA supportrer to boot!!!
Made in USA, a little worrying
Beiderbeck This unit is rock solid and still in heavy use today in a computer lab.
***** Who cares? Not all things made in China are garbage... My PSU (EVGA SuperNOVA 850G) was manufactured in China and probably has some Chinese components in it (apart from the capacitors which are Japanese).
+Beiderbeck - Have you seen the new CompuCleaner on Amazon that is 100% Made in China?