DataVac Metro Duster - Canned air alternative? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: rdl
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 07, 2015, 09:49:04 pm
content: Canned air isn't cheap, it wouldn't take many cans to equal the sale price of this DataVac Metro ED-500. It has a 5 Egg rating and there are 107 reviews which are mostly favorable. I should probably just go ahead and get one. If anyone has experience using one of these or something similar please post a comment.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16896367002

author: wblock
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 07, 2015, 10:43:23 pm
content: Wow, it costs as much as a cheap air compressor. Certainly quieter, although the reviews say it is still pretty loud.

author: NiHaoMike
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 08, 2015, 12:48:11 am
content: I just use a bicycle pump.

author: exmadscientist
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 08, 2015, 05:17:56 am
content: We had one of these at my last job. It was neither awesome nor terrible. (Sure was loud though.) It didn't see too much use, but that was more because we didn't need it, not because it was trouble. I may ask for one at my current workplace, because we do seem to go through an awful lot of canned air here.

author: KL27x
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 08, 2015, 05:38:48 am
content: I've used one, and it works well. Small, light, and really quiet compared to an average air compressor. It's produces a surprisingly high volume of flow, but not at the psi you would get from a compressor. Compared to canned air, the only major drawback is the cord.

author: nidlaX
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 08, 2015, 07:14:57 am
content: I've had one for a few years. It's certainly useful for dusting, but I would rather get an air compressor for a little more if possible. You typically wouldn't want to use a duster like this anywhere except outdoors / in the garage, and that's basically where an air compressor would be used anyways.

author: rdl
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 08, 2015, 02:59:36 pm
content: Insufficient pressure could be a problem. I hadn't considered an actual compressor. There are some inexpensive compressors on ebay that might be a better choice and have other uses as a bonus.

author: lukaq
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 08, 2015, 03:39:26 pm
content: Quote from: rdl on November 08, 2015, 02:59:36 pmAnd once filled, until next cycle, totally silent, apart from air when you use it. If you are some what of a diy guy, fridge compressor, pressure switch and some bottle for holding air. A lot of work, but... when done, silent and powerfull

author: georges80
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 09, 2015, 05:20:10 pm
content: I can't even imagine not having a compressor in the garage. Air tools, spray painting, tyres, dusting/cleaning etc etc.I have a plasma cutter that uses compressed air too (through I quality air dryer element).Any real engineer needs in addition to the lab of test gear at least a garage full of power/air tools and a decent welder & plasma cutter etccheers,george.