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Post by dsonyay on Mar 3, 2020 21:03:40 GMT -5
I keep my Xpa 2 and XSP 1 out in the open, so dust will get inside the units from the top vent holes over time.
Is it possible to open them up, and using an air can to blow out dust that builds up inside? Or maybe a low powered vac?
I remember opening up an old amp and seeing it caked with dust and someone telling me I should clean it out once in a while to keep it running cool.
David
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Post by Ex_Vintage on Mar 3, 2020 22:06:23 GMT -5
Avoid the vacuum. Too much potential (as it were) for static build up and discharge. Compressed air is better. A moderate build up of dust will inhibit heat transfer.
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Post by tropicallutefisk on Mar 4, 2020 8:33:26 GMT -5
On a irregular basis, I will gently blow out dust with compressed air. I don't even take the covers off. Seems a quick, but gentle blast is enough to clean them out.
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Post by Priapulus on Mar 4, 2020 8:43:44 GMT -5
Don't forget to clean the air filters on your HTPC, if it has them. I was shocked to see how badly clogged mine were.
And the fan blades. Why does dust accumulate there? You'd think it'd be flung off, but there it is.
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Post by dsonyay on Mar 4, 2020 13:01:30 GMT -5
I was thinking to put a plastic cover over the amp and preamp for when not using them, and remove when using.. of course I'd need to remember to always remove when powered up.
But yes, I plan to gently blow air inside and not vacuum.
Thanks!
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Post by garbulky on Mar 4, 2020 14:32:10 GMT -5
I keep my Xpa 2 and XSP 1 out in the open, so dust will get inside the units from the top vent holes over time. Is it possible to open them up, and using an air can to blow out dust that builds up inside? Or maybe a low powered vac? I remember opening up an old amp and seeing it caked with dust and someone telling me I should clean it out once in a while to keep it running cool. David Yes this is fine. I've done it with compressed air. Use the screws on the sides of the chassis. |
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Post by strindl on Mar 5, 2020 0:38:09 GMT -5
For my computers, I take the sides off, move it to the garage or outside, and use a leaf blower on it. Takes less than a minute to remove every single bit of dust anywhere in the case. Never had any damage to any computer doing that, and it's been working great for years. Is the inside of a power amp for example, more easily damaged than the inside of a computer? Nothing physical touches the inside except air.
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Post by 405x5 on Mar 5, 2020 11:00:28 GMT -5
For my computers, I take the sides off, move it to the garage or outside, and use a leaf blower on it. Takes less than a minute to remove every single bit of dust anywhere in the case. Never had any damage to any computer doing that, and it's been working great for years. Is the inside of a power amp for example, more easily damaged than the inside of a computer? Nothing physical touches the inside except air. Oh Mann!! (That’s a tad EXTREME).....no?? Although sure, I get where your coming from. I march my pc cases out the front door and use your typical compressed air can to blow the dirt out. It gets pretty scary in there. If I used the leaf blower I’ve got my computer would surely end up in my neighbor’s back yard. Bill |
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Post by strindl on Mar 5, 2020 16:46:27 GMT -5
Oh Mann!! (That’s a tad EXTREME).....no?? Although sure, I get where your coming from. I march my pc cases out the front door and use your typical compressed air can to blow the dirt out. It gets pretty scary in there. If I used the leaf blower I’ve got my computer would surely end up in my neighbor’s back yard. Bill It actually works really well. Using a can of compressed air to clean dust from a computer case or audio component, is like trying to put out a forest fire with a squirt gun. I've done it with the compressed air and it takes forever getting that tiny plastic straw thing into all the nooks and crannies. I've been using the leaf blower method for over ten years and have never had any component damaged by doing it. It does clean it out completely...there is no dust anywhere in that case after a good leaf blower job. |
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Post by 405x5 on Mar 5, 2020 17:59:07 GMT -5
Oh Mann!! (That’s a tad EXTREME).....no?? Although sure, I get where your coming from. I march my pc cases out the front door and use your typical compressed air can to blow the dirt out. It gets pretty scary in there. If I used the leaf blower I’ve got my computer would surely end up in my neighbor’s back yard. Bill It actually works really well. Using a can of compressed air to clean dust from a computer case or audio component, is like trying to put out a forest fire with a squirt gun. I've done it with the compressed air and it takes forever getting that tiny plastic straw thing into all the nooks and crannies. I've been using the leaf blower method for over ten years and have never had any component damaged by doing it. It does clean it out completely...there is no dust anywhere in that case after a good leaf blower job. You have sold me on the idea.... Next time my computer 💻 needs a clean out, I’ll give it to my gardener. 😜 |
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