Can an Electric Air Duster Replace Canned Air Dusters?

Technology, Gaming, Computer Performance et al.
Can the Opolar Air Duster take on good ol' fashioned canned air? Let's take a look.
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[@Flipcrash]

I think one advantage overlooked can be not being conservative with the air. Canned air I'm hoping to not run out but with an Air duster you can just just go crazy with it. Just bought one out and plan to use it as much as I can

[@dettsguide6916]

Yes! I use it quite often and I havent even charged it yet. Really happy with it

[@1islam1]

@@dettsguide6916 ⚠️ God has said in the Quran: 🔵 { O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous - ( 2:21 ) 🔴 [He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you. So do not attribute to Allah equals while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him]. ( 2:22 ) 🔵 And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down upon Our Servant [Muhammad], then produce a surah the like thereof and call upon your witnesses other than Allah, if you should be truthful. ( 2:23 ) 🔴 But if you do not - and you will never be able to - then fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the disbelievers.( 2:24 ) 🔵 And give good tidings to those who believe and do righteous deeds that they will have gardens [in Paradise] beneath which rivers flow. Whenever they are provided with a provision of fruit therefrom, they will say, "This is what we were provided with before." And it is given to them in likeness. And they will have therein purified spouses, and they will abide therein eternally. ( 2:25 ) ⚠️ Quran

[@Sovaltair]

I was searching for copper, and now I've found gold. Thank you

[@michaelmann6290]

5:11 Super Realistic Scenario! :D

[@ericnakahara4170]

Canned air is very convenient but I have to use two cans at a time if I don't want to wait for the pressure to build up again. I think if you can use both the canned air and the Opolar then it would allow you to use less canned air and the task will be quicker because of the longer use with the Opolar. The canned air is really good because of the straw fitting into thin spaces.

[@John-eq8cu]

Excellent comparison, it really helped me. Thank you. One often-overlooked consideration is that custer cans have a propellant that often is a heavy greenhouse gas. While visiting Australia from the US, I wanted a way to clean grit out of my phone's USB connector, but it was hard to find these cans of dusters in Australia. I found them at officeworks, but they were 3x as expensive as I expected. I think it's because these cans are pretty bad, environmentally. So that's what led me to look into these electronic dusters. It was good to see it side-by-side with the good old can. Now I can see that these blowers are pretty powerful, useful for cleaning gadgets, but also many other uses too, like detailing your car, like you said. phone's

[@iwasadeum]

Nice try, but false. Most modern aerosols are propelled using a combination of gasses that are not "global warming" contributors.

[@Itsthatguy24]

I like to use compressed cans of air to dust off my vinyl records, and so many times the liquid propellant sprayed onto the vinyl! Test alone makes me want to get an electric duster. Great video!

[@trsskater]

If you are spraying propellent it's because you aren't using it properly like most people. The can says do not shake. I understand why you shake it because that's how you keep the pressure up when it starts to go down. But that will just allow the propellent to be able to shoot out. And it's a hazard because the liquid inside can be as low as -50°F when it comes out of the can.

[@thirdeyesamuel886]

Great video, love your tests. Made me laugh, huge bonus, keep up the great work brother.

[@k1ll3rsrudios11]

This was in depth, and u answered everything I was looking for. Thank you.

[@duckman12569]

Appreciate the conclusion up front man, very cool.

[@Emin3m1986]

Fair comparison! I’ve got an opolar air duster, the one without hoover. Pretty good for many other applications!

[@dettsguide6916]

Yes! I really like mine. I also use it for cutting my nephews hair lol

[@Emin3m1986]

@@dettsguide6916 - I’m an electrician, I use it alot to clean electrical boxes, my tools, car/van and once a month my laptop(what was really intended for) :))

[@dettsguide6916]

@@Emin3m1986 NICE!

[@vaanguintu2969]

That's where I'm leaning towards too. All reviews say it's a good buy.. the only question I can't find an answer to is if it's safe to use on my monitor too or is it to powerful, etc.?

[@dettsguide6916]

@@vaanguintu2969 you can totally use it for your monitor! It has a low setting and a high setting. Plus with the electric duster you wont get propellant on your monitor

[@Hannah-xl3qo]

I love this review 😄 Thank you-- you were humorous & informative

[@watching..........6494]

Nice video greatly appreciated how you get to the point at the very beginning however I did watch the whole video lol . again thanks

[@raulmaldonado6026]

Thanks to this video I was able to make an informed choice and and managed to get one of these for about $60. I found the output of air comparable to canned air but it being able to stay sustained for longer made a difference in getting the dust to shift and the vacuum works well for larger dust bunnies. If I had to critique anything it's that I wish the nozzles/attachments were narrower to fit into some tighter spaces but overall I think this is a worthwhile investment for my use case and not having to worry about getting canned air.

[@dettsguide6916]

Awesome glad I could help

[@ayam8850]

There's one more thing about cordless devices, that is the rechargeable battery. It'd degrade or go bad over time, which could be unjustified for the cost if you rarely use it. Thanks for the video.

[@felixschwarzer1832]

My genuine thanks for actually telling me everything I needed to know at the beginning! Stuck around anyway, because now I was already done with my findings!

[@Insomniac_86]

That was nothing but a great unbiased review. Good job dude.

[@toddkatz9700]

You actual madlad. You gave the short answer at the beginning. Earned a like right away for that, for whatever it is worth to you.

[@Ko6pa]

1) You should spray compressed air in a straight position without leaning a can back or forward then it will not spit liquid 2) Spray with a serie of short presses instead one long, it will be so much more effective and longer lasting. 3) If your compressed air can losing its power and its not ran out of gas (air) yet, your can put it under hot water for several seconds to bring its strength back, it is safe ✌️

[@condorX2]

It get freezing cold and I forgot not to tilt on it side . It spray wet liquid. Glad I missed the electronics part. Got the electric one and save even more from buying cans.

[@condorX2]

Aye. Just imagine spanking your monkey while lying down.

[@Thug10v3]

It's not always possible to work without leaning the can.

[@LionWithTheLamb]

I would add that he likely means hot tap water and not boiling water.

[@kokuokirai1103]

@@Thug10v3 bend the straw, don't tilt the can... coming from someone who tilts the can lol

[@eGaTS]

Thanks for the review. Propellant is spraying out because you keep shaking the can. If you read the instructions on the can it will tell you not to do that.

[@k7ufo819]

Thank you for sharing your conclusion in less than a minute

[@Trisks]

Very good comparison, detailed and objective. Thanks

[@dettsguide6916]

Thank you I'll try to do more stuff

[@chepecarlo]

Thanks, the best video I've seen on the subject. thanks for using tools to measure it was very informative

[@Ko6pa]

Great review mate, thanks a lot ! Dat crushed cookie fish 😁 you're a monster 👍

[@Serverlands]

3:42 made me laugh so hard I don't even know why

[@PeterPaoliello]

Mate this very well done, informative AND entertaining. Thanks!

[@GBY13]

Thanks. It was super informative!

[@NullDogma]

good review. the need for one is very subjective. I have ordered one but not this particular one. thanks.

[@MaggieBer]

Great.. i needed to know how much air a cam moved.. i got a number now.tyyyy

[@kirilloffs]

Really nice review! Haven`t liked reviews for a long time, but this one really deserved it - i like the executive summary in in beginning and few jokes here and there.

[@chrisdane2014]

If I somehow managed to block those exhaust ports while in blower setting, will the air coming out of the nozzle become a bit stronger? I was thinking there was some air losses occurring on those exhaust vents.

[@dettsguide6916]

Sorry I might not have made it clear, air comes out the exhaust vents only when it is in vacuum mode. That was a mistake on my part.

[@vigilantezack]

Even though it could get expensive using canned air, a lot of reviews of these blowers say they fizzle out within a year or so. So we're not really comparing $100 blower versus 15 cans of air, but also replacing/fixing the blower every year too. So unless the blower will last for years on end or has perpetual free warranty replacement, if it's breaking every year, it probably doesn't save any money in the long run.

[@_thechosen]

By fizzle you mean plainly break or their battery wears out?

[@peterkoopman5059]

Thank you dude it was really helpfull. Gonna buy one.

[@McDudes]

how does it do with dusting of fans inside the computer? And gpu?

[@shy3306]

Man be shaking the air can 😭

[@kairovattika]

Great video! Thanks for the information. :)

[@dettsguide6916]

No prob glad I could help

[@OmegaGiven]

thanks, this sounds very honest and thats what I am looking for

[@bendystrawz2832]

Don't mind me, just dropping my casual like-comment in appreciation for the video. Carry on.

[@faded3657]

I didn’t know there was actually someone who didn’t know how to use a can of compressed air. Thanks for the entertainment 🤣

[@wayneberry3453]

Many of us out there lol. I made the mistake the very first time. I blamed the product haha

[@chochic10]

One disadvantage is you cannot continuously use it for more than a min or so at max power. It overheats and shuts off. Not sure if mine is a faulty one.

[@moseszal9639]

Is the blowing force test at 3:25 reliable? I just saw another video about a 110,000 rpm electric air duster. The uploader said that it is still not as strong as the air duster compressed can. The advantage of cans that the electric air dusters don't have is the initial strong bursts as long as the can is more than half full and not cold.

[@verntinder6283]

Is this good for buttons that are stuck

[@AntisepticHandwash]

Great vid. I wish they had electronic dusters with the same concentration as canned. Here in New Zealand, canned air costs an absurd ~$15 USD per can, so an electronic duster would be economically sensible very quickly

[@TheFactoryOfMusic]

15 dollars??? that's a big ripoff wow...

[@dangerous8333]

You can buy an actual small air compressor cheaper than these electronic dusters. They're ripping people off.

[@eGaTS]

@@dangerous8333 an air compressor will build up condensation inside the tank which can ruin electronics

[@oliverer3]

@@eGaTS these are also supposed to be anti static not sure if they actually are but they should be.

[@ThePandanator21]

Good video with easily searchable title thank you very much. I have liked and commented to please the algorithm for you.

[@dettsguide6916]

Thank you good sir!

[@mp211204]

I have the one with the vacuum, it works awesome, no need to buy any canned air ever again

[@dettsguide6916]

Yes! It's good for the environment too

[@journeyon1983]

Both links, in the description, already are showing the sad puppy.

[@vaanguintu2969]

Opolar Duster seems to be the optimal choice but does anyone know if it's also safe to use it on my monitor? Microfiber and distilled water are fine but the edges accumulate dust too. Just want to know if I should replace canned air with opolar for that task too.

[@ucitymetalhead]

I use a blower for cleaning off my desk and occasionally me if something gets on me so something like this would be useful without the cord.

[@hosamefe]

great video!

[@auliaihzah]

Wont it break your electric device since the wind is abit warm? Is the filter strong enough for long term use? Any replacement?

[@auliaihzah]

Ps i want to clean laptop from outside

[@torukojinnn6331]

Amazing job

[@dettsguide6916]

thank you, just starting out so Ill make more

[@user-my4nz2jj7f]

Can I change the batteries on Opolar Air Duster? Or are the batteries in the device not changed?

[@dettsguide6916]

Unfortunately you cannot change the battery, but it lasts quite a while

[@SupraNaturalTT]

I turned a Wagner paint sprayer into a ridiculous high velocity air blower by taking off the grey and black sprayer tips and fitting an exact fit removable flexible tip which was the same diameter as the yellow ring on the Wagner. This thing blows hard, way harder than anything that is currently on the market. My thinking was if this thing had enough air power to draw paint out of the hopper and atomize it then how strong would a concentrated version be. If you have one of these laying around experiment with it👍.

[@dettsguide6916]

I actually have a milwaukee yard blower thats super powerful, but i would literally destroy my computer if I used it lol!

[@dangerous8333]

@@dettsguide6916 Gee, really? What he's talking about is entirely different.

[@condorX2]

A hidden secret many don't know about yet. They only buy the same can because it easy to get access too.

[@DJbernardo1320]

Can it run directly from usb connected to a wall plug?

[@dettsguide6916]

Hi Bernard, unfortunately it doesnt charge while you are using it but the battery last a while

[@micahbell8533]

watched the whole thing, but I appreciate you skipping the bullshit and giving people the straight-up answer within the first minute of the video

[@markmorgan1116]

I'm not into computers/electronics much but i'm buying one because i can use it for MANY different applications :)

[@dettsguide6916]

Now that I've had it for a couple months, I find myself using this for basically everything. This was such a great purchase I kind of wish I would have waited to do the video so I can show all the additional uses this thing as lol!

[@markmorgan1116]

@@dettsguide6916 Mine is supposed to be here Wednesday. I could have used it today after sanding a tabletop. I ended up using my leaf blower LOL

[@philtabest]

@@markmorgan1116 I currently use cans of compressed air for everything, they great for removing dust from ceiling fan and regular upright house fan blades, car AC vents and more. I too am thinking about buying one of these, as it would save me a ton of money.

[@stadtjer689]

Thank for the vid!

[@dettsguide6916]

no prob!

[@chawin007]

Canned compressed air, which appears to release liquid, can be caused by condensation of water in the air when the cold is exposed to hot air.

[@dettsguide6916]

Thanks for the comment chawin. I actually read up about what actually is coming out of the canned air before I did the vid. Turns out it is the refrigerant coming out of the canned air. interestingengineering.com/video/dont-put-your-computer-duster-into-water

[@chawin007]

@@dettsguide6916 Oh, Thanks

[@blizaack]

So dude, what's your recommendation? Is it strongly recommended or . . . This vacuum & blower is expensive ($109.68) and Opolar is relatively a new company, I'm afraid that the service center isn't available everywhere if something goes wrong. I really need your review after using it for months. Please reply, thank you.

[@dettsguide6916]

I have been using mine for about two months now. I use it a lot. I find myself using it for much more than computer stuff, I also use it for photography, and Ive even used it to cut my nephews hair. So far this is a STRONG recommendation. I really like it! I have not had technical issues, so I can't say if Opolar's customer service is good or not, but they have a 3/5 review on trustpilot.com (which isnt terrible compared to other companies). I say buy it! It is awesome!

[@dangerous8333]

Yeah these are completely overpriced. Even at $50, when you can see how much you can get a small air compressor for. This thing is plastic with some electronics.

[@blizaack]

@@dangerous8333 I've bought it Dan it's worth having and to be honest its main function is a blower, but it's not a disadvantage to have additional functionality (vacuum). Vacuuming is not too strong, I usually use it to clean my carpet or everything that doesn't need a heavy duty vacuuming. A tip from me, If you want to use it as a blower, make sure to detach the dust chamber (blue transparent plastic thingy) from its main body, because you will get the maximum power of the blower and it's strong (you still need brushing for thick dust to be blown).

[@charleshines2142]

With an electric one you won't run the risk of inhaling toxic fumes accidentally.

[@mahhor]

This model better or (CD01C) OPOLAR Cordless Air Duster 6000mAH Battery, Powerful 33000 RPM?

[@dettsguide6916]

That one's actually the same power as the one in the video but it doesn't have the vacuum. Personally I kind of wish I would have got that one because I don't use the vacuum at all and I like the trigger activation

[@niolas72]

great video!, very good comparison

[@dettsguide6916]

Thanks! I will try to do more

[@dettsguide6916]

thank you sir!

[@thematic3893]

4:50 that’s exactly how I have snacks!

[@dettsguide6916]

its the only way to eat!

[@miertjestoer9525]

Hi, which of the two had the highest wind power? Thanks.

[@cmacclel]

Watch the video....LOL.

[@chicofromph33nix64]

Your mom has the highest wind power, doofus!!!

[@andrewrodriguez8492]

Would anyone recommend the electric duster for dusting off saw dust/ dirt and shit off power tools ?

[@wayneberry3453]

Yes mate. A very common use for the compressed air.

[@1000Orgasms]

What a great video.

[@Snivy102]

why is this so quality lol

[@dettsguide6916]

Thanks I'll try to do more stuff! I learn more everytime I do a video

[@youtubesucksdicks9474]

"the liquid propellant just gets EVREYWHERE?!" Bro ... you're intentionally doing that.

[@sspece200]

Very well done I very much appreciate the facts the examples and the unbiased info I will definitely be following

[@dettsguide6916]

Thank you!

[@calilee6894]

For some reason you covering your keyboard in Crumbs gave strong HowtoBasic vibes

[@dettsguide6916]

LOL kind of like an infomercial haha! I can be the billy mays of youtube

[@zodiacfml]

well you did test for actual purpose of these, to blow dust away from PC components. the can has more pressure but tiny volume/flow, great for stuck dust and grime. I have 700 watt blower with narrowed down nozzle and that is not enough for me vs canned air or air compressor

[@brandonloyo1394]

Is it still working after 2 years?

[@renegadeace1735]

I don't care about noise, the point of a vacuum is to be clean. No one expects quiet while cleaning.

[@bobsonsitecomputerrepair4305]

It is NOT liquid that comes out, it is frozen gas which IMMEDIATELY turns back into gas form. It will not damage anything electronical.

[@frankfarago2825]

The best, msot sinsible electrical air duster is the type that runs off af AC power. 3x the blowing power at 1/2 the price of the battery run ones.

[@abbu8779]

1 idea U can attach a valve to canned air and have a air pump and fill it and use it at 3.25$ infinite air just have to refil or use air compressor

[@blackrockcity]

Just don’t over pressurize it or else you could blow your head off with metal shrapnel.

[@sneakyvee]

even though compressed air cans are more expensive then these. I hate the noise off these electric dusters, so I still used air cans.

[@fro2905]

Don’t forget the environmental impact in buying cans of air constantly over having one device.

[@GolAcheron-fc4ug]

there are no more cfcs in aerosol cans of any kind.

[@PC-iv5so]

that keyboard def. ended up on Craigslist.. "slightly used"

[@joshuapinkston7617]

This will pay for itself in the end. Canned air is ridiculously expensive nowadays it's like 20 bucks at walmart now.

[@yoongmian1599]

nice review subs

[@dettsguide6916]

Thanks for the sub!

[@auradzrts691]

In my country, the Opolar air duster price is same as a 10L air compressor.

[@philtabest]

Oh wow, is it the same price because cans of compressed air are expensive in your country or is it because the air dusters are really cheap?

[@2railnation]

The propellant coming out is due to user error.

[@wayneberry3453]

Yes. Hes addressed that several times as a con lol

[@Yggdrasill8]

I just bought an electric air duster for the five new computers I have, I haven't gotten it in the mail yet, but I hope it is good.

[@dettsguide6916]

If you have five computers your gonna be able to buy a Ferari with the money you save!😂

[@chicofromph33nix64]

So,how has it been working for you after 6 months?

[@markmorgan1116]

Amazon doesn't sell these anymore. I had to go to Opolar website. ??

[@dettsguide6916]

Oh wow, I just checked and you are right. maybe they didnt sell enough?

[@MoH_Dank]

You have really good production quality

[@LessTHEKING001]

"After his epic game session" the keyboard looked like sh*t, I guess he forgets to get plates. Also if you have an expensive keyboard you try to take care of it.

[@pdiz]

Canned air only won a few times because it shoots a harder stream because of the diameter of the straw... Remove the straw and see how well it works... Edit: Just realized you addressed this in your video... Cool! Also, canned air can't "vacuum," so there's that...

[@dettsguide6916]

yes I really like this duster, I havent used canned air since I bought it. rumor has it you can get them for even cheaper on ali express but Ive never bought anything off them

[@bubaelmecanico]

4:47 How to Basic video begins

[@seansaich9685]

I had this duster and it was actually very good when it was working. When i first got it out of the box it had something rattling around inside. I managed to get it out and it was a piece of metal about 3mm long. All was working good until about 1month later and i started to notice the speed of the motor was fluctuating and sometimes when i switched it on it would stutter for a few seconds before actually working properly. After another 2months the motor gave up completely and just stopped whilst i was using it. Even though it was still within the 1 year manufacturers warranty as stated on the box. Opolar refused to do anything about it. Even though it stats in the instruction manual that for all warranty claims you need to contact Opolar. After the first 2 emails i had sent and got replies to they then started completely ignoring my emails. I sent around 4 or 5 emails which i got no reply to at all. So from my personal experience i would AVOID opolar because they dont care about their customers.

[@_thechosen]

They are no longer on Amazon if you check links in description.

[@georgiodavid]

Awesome contend , voice, video director and humor 🤘👍

[@dettsguide6916]

Thanks a ton

[@christopherwoods5150]

Seems like all the ways you used the canned air was handicapping it. Someone already pointed out holding it without shaking, and short bursts.

[@rossibabyboy5156]

Im seeing of it contains bitterants like the canned air

[@JC-yy5nf]

When comparing blowing time, you didn't factor in that a can needs time for it's liquid inside to expand into gas to build pressure back up. You just let the can empty its pressure and said it was over after 30 seconds. You didn't mention the wait time to get even more air being available

[@lucuslopez6866]

I stopped using compressed air cans 6 years ago and replaced it with a xpower air duster. I paid only $35.

[@awesomez9385]

What did the gold fish do 😥

[@nicklucas366]

I tried huffing my electric air duster. Just doesn't hit the same as a normal can of air. Owell :)

[@43drak]

That's me at 4:43

[@dettsguide6916]

I ate the marshmallow bunnies after the video......😔

[@fortris]

7:44 Not sure if someone else brought this up, but this is user error. You didn't switch the mode to blower so it was venting out of the side assuming that you were using the vacuum. All that switch does is cover up the exhaust vents so the air only comes out of the nozzle.

[@dettsguide6916]

Sorry must have not been clear in the video. I meant that the air is ejected out the side when you vacuum which blows things off my desk. I'll try to be more clear next time

[@ozmobozo]

That product is a little weak if you ask me. Where I live a tiny car compressor costs like 4 cans. It might be small but is even overpowered to clean a computer so I don't let the PSI go very high. Now I can clean my computers and inflate tires and pool stuff.

[@dettsguide6916]

thats an interesting idea. I might actually try that, they sell battery powered little compressors at costco

[@ozmobozo]

@@dettsguide6916 Oh also you need an inexpensive accessory that looks like a gun (I don't know the English name lol) to build the air and burst it. If you hold the trigger it's constant and weak, good for getting rid of the dust chunks that falls inside the case.