Or use a scuba tank, cheaply refillable with clean air.
tOM
On Sunday, March 14, 2004 at 14:43,
Mark Dapoz <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> On Sun, 14 Mar 2004, Donald MacDonald wrote:
>
> > Anyone using a compressor to blow air off their (OM-sourced) slides and
> > negs?
> >
> > I am considering a move to air tools for some other applications, and
> > wonder what the parameters are, in terms of noise, output pressure and so
> > on.
>
> Yup, I use one all the time when cleaning up the OM's and other items. I
> have a somewhat large compressor (60 gal, about 225L) in the garage and
> I've run a line from it into the house. That keep the noise to an absolute
> minimum, but I do have problems running the compressor when it's below -20C
> outside (likely not a problem for you :-). For precision work such as
> photographic applications you should double filter the air, once at the
> compressor and then once again at the tool. I also use two regulators for
> convience, one in the garage and one in the house. It goes without saying
> that you shouldn't use an automatic oiler if you plan on using the air for
> cleaning. As for pressure, I usually use about 15-20psi, that's usually
> enough to remove dust without worrying too much about damaging things.
> -mark
>
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