Which air compressor and thermometer recommended for GPU mining rigs?

[Didz]

Hi Bitcointalk community,

I read that it's recommended to use air compressor once every 3 months to keep the GPUs clean hence buying air compressor in can is not a long term clever choice to save money. I was wondering if someone who use a air compressor machine can recommend me a brand and model?

Also I would like to monitor the temperature in my garage for my mining rigs. Do you recommend me a specific thermometer for that?

Thank you a lot!

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[philipma1957]

Hi Bitcointalk community,

I read that it's recommended to use air compressor once every 3 months to keep the GPUs clean hence buying air compressor in can is not a long term clever choice to save money. I was wondering if someone who use a air compressor machine can recommend me a brand and model?

Also I would like to monitor the temperature in my garage for my mining rigs. Do you recommend me a specific thermometer for that?

Thank you a lot!

nice quiet unit


https://www.amazon.com/California-Air-Tools-CAT-1P1060S-Compressor/dp/B01LYHYHEA/ref=sr_1_6?

I grabbed a good hose I have to find link for hose

I love this hose

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HPRPNB6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And get some air nozzles and some teflon tape

[Vann]

I wouldn't recommend using an air compressor to dust electronic equipment. As part of the air compression, they retain water vapor which can be sprayed out. If you do, make sure you use a compressor moisture trap. Personally I use a DataVac and it's plenty powerful. It also comes with multiple attachments and a reusable filter.

https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Powerful-Electronic-Environmentally-Friendly/dp/B01FWSYOME

[Didz]

Thank you so much guys!

I ordered the DataVac Computer Cleaner!

[adaseb]

I wouldn't recommend using an air compressor to dust electronic equipment. As part of the air compression, they retain water vapor which can be sprayed out. If you do, make sure you use a compressor moisture trap. Personally I use a DataVac and it's plenty powerful. It also comes with multiple attachments and a reusable filter.

https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Powerful-Electronic-Environmentally-Friendly/dp/B01FWSYOME

Wasn't it common duty to always leave the compressor tank unscrewed so any moisture can be drained out and dried up. Whenever I am done with my air compressor I always unscrew the tank to let the air out and leave it that way. Then when I need to use it I just screw it back on and turn it on.

Been using it for years on many electronics and never had any issues. You can pick these up anywhere even harbour freight for very cheap. Only annoying thing is they are crazy loud. You can't use it at night or you will wake up everybody in your house and maybe even your neightbours.

[Vann]

You should drain the compressor tank after you use it. That prevents the water from accumulating and corroding the inside. It still doesn't change the fact that compressing air creates water vapor condensation as a by product, which is why you should use an inline moisture trap. At the very least, one like this

https://harborfreight.com/inline-desiccant-dryerfilter-64637.html

I prefer to use a DataVac which is specifically made to dust electronics. It's also much more portable and convenient than using an air compressor and waiting for the tank to fill. If you're looking for something quiet, the DataVac isn't it. The motor is pretty powerful and loud.

Also when blowing out the fans be sure to not just let them spin freely. You can easily overspin and damage the mechanism. I like to use a detailing brush to lightly brush the underside of the fans to loosen the dust before blowing out one fan at a time while keeping a finger in between the blade to prevent it from spinning.

[Didz]

You should drain the compressor tank after you use it. That prevents the water from accumulating and corroding the inside. It still doesn't change the fact that compressing air creates water vapor condensation as a by product, which is why you should use an inline moisture trap. At the very least, one like this

https://harborfreight.com/inline-desiccant-dryerfilter-64637.html

I prefer to use a DataVac which is specifically made to dust electronics. It's also much more portable and convenient than using an air compressor and waiting for the tank to fill. If you're looking for something quiet, the DataVac isn't it. The motor is pretty powerful and loud.

Also when blowing out the fans be sure to not just let them spin freely. You can easily overspin and damage the mechanism. I like to use a detailing brush to lightly brush the underside of the fans to loosen the dust before blowing out one fan at a time while keeping a finger in between the blade to prevent it from spinning.

Thanks!

[philipma1957]

that blower looks pretty good i may order it from amazon.

[adaseb]

One warning about cleaning with an air compressor. I learnt this the hard way about 10 years ago. Basically I never really used air compressors that much so I didn't know that there is a pressure regulator.

First time I used it, pressure was on max. So I was cleaning a PSU fan and blasted it with full pressure, the fan must of spun at like 10000 RPM, fan was instantely clean from dust. But when I went to power it back up, fan was dead. I cooked the bearing immediately.

So if you are going to do this, you need to keep the pressure low. Max pressure will damage your fans and components can fly off even.

[Didz]

OMG thank you for the warning adaseb!