PCB DUST-OFF Ryobi mini compressor vs Compu-Cleaner Xpert

I was recommended two devices to try for blowing dust out of components. A compressor and a computer cleaner. Let's find out which one is most suitable for my requirements.
00:00 Introduction
02:49 Compu Cleaner Xpert
05:04 Ryobi 18V Mini Compressor
11:45 Dusting
12:19 Summary
15:11 Warning Messages
WARNINGS
1) Apparently blowing compressed air on skin can be dangerous.
2) Compressors can expel water along with the air - so may be unsuitable for blowing on electronics without the appropriate moisture capturing system.
These are just things I’ve been told - I have no real experience or knowledge regarding compressors.
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500W Computer dusters amzn.to/3foQbHj
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Ryobi 18V Compressor amzn.to/3eljrxz
NOTES:
This video was made before the Technics SV-P100 video but realised after due to hitting the million subscriber landmark.
UPDATE:
I came to inflate my tyres today and found the battery on the Ryobi was flat. It seems that the compressor must slowly drain the battery even when it's not in use. So that's another negative as far as I'm concerned. In future I'll be leaving the battery unattached until it is needed.
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[@chris7015]

“Don’t lie in a puddle of your own vomit!” I need to pass this wisdom on to my children.

[@nessamillikan6247]

Only good until they’re in college.

[@Scott_From_Maine]

Look at how many rock stars died that way!

[@RCAvhstape]

We've seen the Tide Pod Challenge, next up: the Techmoan Compressor Challenge!

[@frankschneider6156]

It's on the same level of necessary knowledge as "Don't eat yellow snow". Something every parent should teach.

[@Fluteboy]

Can I lie in someone else's?

[@killerbee2562]

Matt must have been having a bad day when he filmed this, I can't remember the last time he was this snarky and annoyed. I like it, it was oddly entertaining.

[@loopenox]

Absolutely! He was really on fire this whole episode lmao

[@spartanfoxie]

probably because he spent 200 dollars on a pointless air compressor to justify god knows how much on a pointless battery for another pointless device id be snarky too

[@RyanS493]

The vertical bacon fryer thing didn’t do him much good either lol

[@thbe51]

Seriously!! As with me I don't like all those ''unboxing'' videos on KZbin. How interesting is that??

[@RustyPetterson]

I love it when Matt gets a bit testy; that's when he makes his best and funniest content! I pissed myself when he described the compressor as a "flipping nuisance" haha.

[@largepimping]

I disagree that it was a waste of time, but 15:51 still made me chuckle: "As usual, links in the video description. Don't bother clicking them, nobody wants anything that I've shown. This video is a waste of time."

[@Steph6n]

Watching Techmoan is never a waste of time in my books x o x o

[@lynda46]

I thought that bit was quite funny

[@acidset]

Compucleaners are actually pretty great though

[@SwitchAndLever]

The risk of an embolism due to compressed air at the skin is extremely overrated though. Yes, there is a risk, if you use moderately high pressure and you push the nozzle basically to basically point blank range of your skin. At the distance you're doing it, with that pressure, you have nothing to worry about. It's just a good practice not to do, so you don't start pushing it into unsafe areas.

[@tortron]

A truck driver in my town slopped and fell onto one of his air tanks. the fitting pierced his buttock and inflated him. He was pretty full of air when he was found. But he lived! www.stuff.co.nz/national/5052611/Truckie-blown-up-from-buttock-in-freak-accident

[@motalasuger]

That story sounded like part of it was pure b.s. - “The only way for the air to escape was the usual way gas passed from the body, he said.” That would have assumed the air entered his intestines for that to happen, yet from the story it seems like the nozzle entered his butt cheek and not his rear hookup, and given they said it separated muscle and fat... ugh, yeah... If the air entered through the cheek and exited the exit port, then he’d have been shredded inside for that to happen unfortunately.

[@tortron]

@@motalasuger Yeah i think that particular part was a bit of a tall story, im sure its what he tells everyone who asks

[@xidarian]

It's an almost non existant risk with a compressor like that, however playing with compressed air against your skin can cause it to vibrate very fast and leave a small burn, those hurt.

[@kenstr321]

I mean if you think about it you first have to cause a tear in your skin, then you have to cause a vain to open up as well. So you'd have to use something like 250 to 300 psi, have it damn near on your skin without over pressure protection. (And damn near none come without them) Mostly I feel this rule is because some people hate "wasting the air" or the power it used to pressurize it.

[@TheGreatAtario]

You don't have to stop using the air while compressors refill; you're meant to just merrily carry on while the thing maintains its own pressure however it wants. Also, you should probably tilt it so the water valve is at the lowest point before venting the water out.

[@baronvonlimbourgh1716]

That one is never going to keep up with that, the tank is simply to small and will be empty after a few seconds. Might as well take the tank out and connect the nozzle to the pump directly then. I did notice the valve thing lol. That obviously needs to be the lowest point for the water to run out ;)

[@TheThomasites]

Most have the drain in the center. Good to purge prior to dusting sensitive electronics too.

[@Pro1er]

You do on that one unless you want to wait a full minute to refill the tank.

[@TheThomasites]

You don't need to completely purge all the air, just the moisture that collected at the bottom.

[@Kregorius]

Airguns use more air than people think. Tank and compressor are too small for continued air gun use. For tyre pumping and other "building pressure in closed system" applications its fine. Used to have 16l olillsess compressor. Only a moment of high pressure airgun use. Now we have 100l 10bar comoressor. That one can keep up with airgun. Water remover is adviced before air gun. No matter how much you drain the tank it will always sputter something from the hose pressuring-depressurising.

[@oblitum]

One million subscribers, congratulations. 🥇

[@shanasa1]

Congratulations Techmoan !!

[@ChurchOfThought]

Congrats Muppet Man! Blowdryer is the most economical. First, all blowdryers can do cool air instead if only hot. And many blowdryers also come with interchangable nozzles, even my cheap under $10 Conair.

[@DovidM]

Well deserved!

[@MrNside]

Even larger compressors tend to cycle more often when just spraying air. Spraying straight air uses all of the air as fast as it will go through the hose for as long as you hold the valve open. In contrast, tools like nailers will only use a short burst of air, just enough to actuate the plunger out and back in. Even tools that use a constant flow of air will tend to use less than an air nozzle because they provide more resistance. Think of it like CPU fans, there are some that move a lot of air, and are great for case fans, but they aren't as good against a heatsink or radiator. For that scenario, you're better off with a high-static-pressure fan. In this situation, you just need to move air, you don't need the static pressure. Also, you don't really have to "wait" for the compressor to cycle, though you don't want the motor running for an extended period, like several minutes.

[@davisev5225]

Matt, the issue with compressors and skin only comes up when you're dealing with much higher pressures than shown, or when you press it directly against your skin. At the pressures and distances you filmed, you cannot push air into your bloodstream, even if you have an un-bandaged cut. It is, of course, always safer to err on the side of caution, but you have nothing to worry about from what you showed us.

[@formulajuan5762]

Yeah we used shop air to dust ourselves off ten years ago or so when I was a powder coater. Head to toe lol.

[@ivanofna]

i was wonderint about this, considering people do makeup with compressors.

[@PimpTwzt]

@@formulajuan5762 Still do. Every day at end of day. Mechanic here.

[@wyattroncin941]

large part of why many places legislate shop air down to 90psi is to prevent embolisms. at 120 with an open wound, i'd watch it. but much below that you're fine.

[@XCC1110]

One time I blew a hole in my finger with an air gun. Luckily apart from it bleeding and hurting A LOT nothing else happened.

[@iamFus86]

Cool!, my cheap tip: I got a mini leaf blower it was 15 euro and all i did was narrow down the outlet pipe a little. It works great.

[@beware_the_moose]

Is a mini leaf blower for an extensive collection of bonsai or something

[@andreasu.3546]

@@beware_the_moose For mini leaves only. Do not use on leaves larger than 5x5 mm².

[@blairwilliams136]

Brilliant mate

[@TheBrokenLife]

Whatever works to get the job done is whatever works, but I wouldn't personally recommend that. The impellers in cheap (or probably "all" these days) are plastic and there is nothing between them and the outlet. Those impellers are known to occasionally explode and send their pieces, violently, out the outlet. They can also generate a ton of static electricity.

[@William-Morey-Baker]

Those are statically charged...

[@ThomasEdge]

Between "Lie in a puddle of your own vomit" and "Esperanto" I was cracking up.

[@thewiirocks]

I was hoping they had a Klingon section

[@theknightthatgoeshmm3127]

"Esperanto" killed me.

[@ziginox]

Some ashens sad onion vibes here!

[@johanea]

Why?

[@colinantink9094]

Esperanto made me laugh. Did not expect a reference like that from him.

[@Valkyrie77]

02:49 “That’s how you unbox something” 10/10

[@tildejustin]

"Ok, let's do an unboxing! Done!" - Me, anything from amazon

[@benjaminkappelson384]

Similar with anything from wish.con, except performed directly over the rubbish bin.

[@konatadesuka]

Best unboxing technique. I approve.

[@pennygadget7328]

15:56 "This video was a waste of time" In the immortal words of Philip J. Fry: "That's impossible, because my time is worthless!"

[@andrewgwilliam4831]

I've watched it, and now I can't unwatch it!

[@jk9554]

me: .o0( no, 't wasn't )

[@steelscooter]

Techmoan's 'waste of time' videos are still more entertaining and interesting than 99% of the stuff on KZbin. 👍

[@MileyonDisney]

I never would have guessed that the CompuClean worked that well. The design reminds me of those worthless steam cleaners.

[@shittydildo3939]

14:25 Flat bicycle tire in the middle of nowhere: Good thing I always pack my RYOBI™ compressor for every bike tour. Sad, that I have to build a shelter before use, because only indoor use allowed. But what else can I do.

[@clipse85]

"There you go, that's how you unbox something." Yes it is!

[@cashwood]

Hahaha

[@iNerdier]

Nah, there’s no chainsaw and he didn’t call time.

[@donaldklopper]

For sure. Consider it unboxed!

[@xgford94]

AvE would be a little impressed I think

[@karlramberg]

6:59 The spider symbol means: This compressor may start without warning

[@jafizzle95]

Ah, I assumed it was a warning about being careful not to start a hurricane or something.

[@daa3417]

Nanny state

[@mikgus]

Thanks

[@TheBrokenLife]

If you want to see a fun one, look up the "May cause cancer" pictogram. It looks like it will give you superpowers.

[@karlramberg]

@@TheBrokenLife Nice one

[@stiky5972]

"Let's unbox it." **opens box and dumps contents on the table** "There you go, that's how you unbox something." It's just pure perfection

[@enp82003]

Never heard of using a air compressor to clean a motherboard I guess for good reason. Video wasn't a waste of time learning from others mistakes is extremely useful. Thank you

[@renemunkthalund3581]

2:49 "Alright, let's do an unboxing" 😂

[@Bob3519]

The best I've ever watched! 😃

[@joshuasprucie8933]

Might work for another 8 Bit Guy/techmoan YTP 😂

[@Subparanon]

As an airbrush artist I would definitely use one of these. Currently my small compressor is not portable, and needs wall power. Being able to do detailed airbrush work like stenciling my mailbox, touching up paint work, or painting a badass mural without rattle cans would be killer. Airbrush pens are tiny though and use very little air so you don't need a large compressor. Thankfully the one I'm using is very quiet, and filters oil out of the air internally so it's well suited to art.

[@hjalfi]

If you're in the UK you could probably find someone who just bought one they don't need and might be willing to sell on.

[@bobblum5973]

Yes, battery powered is a major reason to buy one of these Ryobi units, likewise if you've already invested in other Ryobi 18-volt One+ series tools. But the air tank capacity does appear to be a bit small. I have a Ryobi drill and yard trimmer that use the 18-volt batteries, i like both of them. I did purchase a plug-in pancake tank compressor because it was cheap, but its tank was too small for car tires and such. Luckily I was able to trade something with a friend and got his old larger tank unit.

[@1pcfred]

It looks like a really good compressor for an air brush to me. With some artful plumbing you can just use a tire though.

[@DarkMetalSpider]

good sir, none of your videos are ever a "waste of time" 😉 they're always informative, and very enjoyable to watch.

[@ParoxyDM]

I use an adult-sized compressor to blow out computers. It cost the same as the puny thing in this video and doesn't require an overpriced battery. Because the tanks and the compressor is of a sufficient size I can blow air with plenty of pressure for several minutes. It is very loud tho. As for the "spraying water" issue, I've never seen that happen but there are filters you can add to help prevent that. Performing routine maintenance is helpful as well.

[@South_0f_Heaven_]

Yup air compressor at 150 psi won’t hurt anything, gotta be careful using on keyboards sometimes the keys will fly off. Also CRC Electronic Cleaner is the best I’ve ever used, won’t damage anything.

[@alaric_]

All compressors accumulate water inside due to condensation (there are huge pressure and temperature changes happening here), that's why most of them have emptying valve at the bottom. I have learned that before or after using the compressor, opening the valve and letting out the any water is a nice way to prevent the "blowing water" thing happening. Also, as you said, there are filters that collect condensation from the pressurerized air so that fe. when painting, there isn't any water coming where it shouldn't. At worst, i have seen in a relatives compressor that the air tank had insane amounts of water AND rust coming out when i opened it's emptying valve. So it's there for a reason.

[@needfuldoer4531]

Yeah, once you've got a real compressor, you find all kinds of ways to justify it! I only have the 2 gallon (7 liter) "Fortress" compressor from Hazard Fraught, so it's only provisionally "adult size", but it's rated at over 2 SCFM at 90 PSI and it's quiet enough to keep in the basement of the condo without making the neighbors hate me. Suddenly I've got a bunch of trim work to do, that calls for an 18 gauge brad nailer. Fixing corroded circuit boards? I can do that with a little handheld media blaster/air eraser/engraver. I've already added a 7 gallon aux tank to smooth the duty cycle out... Other stuff like the drill, impact driver, car buffer, weed whacker, and multitool are all Ryobi OnePlus, though. Cheap secondhand tools are plentiful and it's nice having one kind of battery that fits everything. Those electronics dusters are pretty great, too. They're easier to handle than the leaf blower or a hose on the exhaust side of a shop vac.

[@South_0f_Heaven_]

Alaric Balthi that’s why the drain valve is at the bottom of the tank. Even with a little water it doesn’t come out the air blower unless the tank is full.

[@TestECull]

@@alaric_ You're supposed to use that blowdown valve after every use to A: vent the tank back to atmospheric pressure and B: reduce to a minimum the amount of moisture in there that could rust the interior walls of the tank and weaken it. Air tank explosions are no joke.

[@Felix-ve9hs]

7:08 "it explodes every now and then" 😂

[@panpaletkalg2550]

"Avoid spiders" - that's what i do all the time

[@thbe51]

How about exploding now and then :-)

[@emerje0]

That was a very Ashens explanation of the warnings, I loved it! Also like the warning that seems to be about getting the plug wet even though it's cordless.

[@Talkren]

Your description of each of the warning signs felt very Ashens to me. I loved it.

[@Birdman_in_CLE]

The best tool is the one that works for your needs. I love my big compressor and use it for cleaning my vintage computers. I also use it for many other things including cabinet making so it works for me. I might look I to one of those blowers so I don't have to go to the shed every time I buy some new old PC that needs a clean. That inexpensive unit is really powerful.

[@1pcfred]

Air tools are the way to go if you ever have to work underwater.

[@malifor2210]

I never knew how much power a corded air/computer duster has! That’s actually nice.

[@tadejsadar7033]

I have the same, bought on amazon. It is very powerful.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Those little air compressors run a small trim nailer pretty well actually.

[@robertjung8929]

you know you can have a small battery powered nailgun for trims without the annoying noise of the compressor, right ? ;)

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Robert Jung haha that is true but have I have an air nailer already

[@polleyjw]

It would also work well for air brushes.

[@chartle1]

@@robertjung8929 was thinking of going that route but the cordless guns are a lot bulkier.

[@WolfmanDude]

I have two big compressors in my workshop downstairs, yet here I am watching this! You make everything entertaining!

[@karthick86c]

Hi Techmoan. I used to work for a compressor manufacturer in my country. It is never suggested to directly use the compressed air from the Ryobi or any air compressor to clean electronics without air treatment. Air treatment would include drying out the air and filtering the air to remove oil carried over from the compressor. Using the air directly from the compressor under certain conditions would cause moisture condensate and would spoil the electronics! so air treatment is necessary. The compressed air can that you buy at electronics store is not compressed air but freon gas with all the moisture removed. You are better off with the blower that you showed in the earlier part of the video as it does not compress air but moves it fast enough to clean stuff.

[@lulul]

the "watch out for everything" label should be on everything and everywhere..

[@zuti071]

The

[@jofridz]

Absolutely never a waste of time!!!! Love all of your content Matt! The warnings on the Compressor had me smiles for miles

[@gtoger]

Techmoan may or may not have enjoyed a frosty beverage before (or whilst) making this video.

[@99SuperKiller99]

It makes me smile to see a familiar face on a channel like this, not one you'd expect to find the king of drum beats in the comments of TechMoan!

[@MrBoomBastic656]

69 likes nice

[@JunctionRunner]

For an electronics or an airbrush air compressor I highly recommend trying to find a nebulizer compressor. I got one for free when a bunch of stuff was being moved out of a house. It's easy to adapt a regular quick connect fitting onto the compressor, and you get a compressor that is designed to be super quiet, has adjustable pressure, and also has a really high quality filter built in. The cooling fan in mine is broken so I removed it but it really doesn't need it for the sort of use in airbrushing or electronics so it's extremely silent. No tank, but the hose works as a reservoir to load up more pressure for stubborn dust if needed.

[@SimonCoates]

I use the perfect compromise between those two for cleaning out electronics - an 18V Ryobi leaf blower.

[@linswad]

“That’s how you unbox something!” - love it!

[@kilrahvp]

linswad AvE style

[@stuartarnold9444]

No mini chainsaw used. Complete fail. 😅

[@frankschneider6156]

@@stuartarnold9444 Only Kids use mini chainsaws - Leatherface

[@stuartarnold9444]

@@frankschneider6156 Admittedly AvE is a big kid a lot of the time.

[@IrchaMan]

2:29 "Frying all your chips" xD

[@diegov.miranda7182]

I laughed really hard at that one. If you're reading this, Matt... thank you. Needed it.

[@timmywashere1164]

I'm over here in the states and laughed so hard at that I had to come over and comment on how much I laughed at that. Glad I wasn't the first.

[@jeremiefaucher-goulet3365]

2:49 Finally an unboxing worth watching :)

[@bluef1sh926]

2:49 wow, a proper AvE unboxing.

[@gorak9000]

Not really, -10 points for no mini-chainsaw, and -50 points for not yelling "TIME!" when all the stuff is on the table! Do you even AvE bro?

[@wizardwithsmg]

Time!

[@bluef1sh926]

@@gorak9000 still ok for a Techmoan ;)

[@dangerousdave5076]

Comic genius - "frying my chips" and "that's how you unbox something"

[@abzhuofficial]

Flippin' 'eck, I would like to see the puppets do an unboxing now. LOL

[@genekwagmyrsingh9433]

CG on 1 mil! You deserve it!

[@BREEDINGGROUND1]

He's got an entertaining sense of humour. Always a treat to watch his videos.

[@CrossEyedMary]

As always, a very enjoyable watch. Never looked back since I bought my Compu-Cleaner about 2 years ago; fantastic device. And yes, always use it outdoors!

[@OriginalPineapplesFoster]

Automatic like for your expert use of the semi-colon. 👍🍍

[@JackMoney]

I always love watching your videos, even if they're things I have no interest in. Thanks for sharing everything you do!

[@Theguyguyguy]

"Avoid spiders" I'm dying

[@TravPlays]

CONGRATULATIONS ON 1 MILLION!!

[@budgettechguy1802]

6:47 thank you for clarifying the meaning of those icons, I was sitting here with my own compressor wondering what they meant.

[@2strokepower803]

Budget Tech Guy his explanations were hilarious

[@budgettechguy1802]

@@2strokepower803 absolutely, when he said "ehh, read a book" I laughed so hard 😂

[@mrrandomperson3106]

@@budgettechguy1802 I lost it at "...And it explodes every now and then"!

[@budgettechguy1802]

@@mrrandomperson3106 Techmoan adding that "now and again" just made it that much better! 😂

[@pinrod1]

Stay away from Spiders!

[@TeeVeeGames]

As someone who has doing home improvements and small woodworking projects, this video was far from a waste of time. I have been looking at air compressors and I'm glad to see that I didn't waste my money on a weak compressor, even if it does match the color of my other tools.

[@hollybrereton3140]

Your Videos are never a waste of time thank you for sharing the fails with the wins x

[@allthebeesaredead188]

Your videos are never a waste of time, I enjoyed the pace and humour. I'll never be buying either of these products but interesting none the less

[@DeadReckon]

2:49 is literally how I open most things I buy. I needed that laugh, thanks!

[@Jimmy_147]

This is one of the funniest episodes yet. Thank you!

[@tortron]

Congrats on 1 mil subscribers!

[@Vrosales316]

This video was extremely helpful. I've been eyeing the handheld in this video along with other dust blowing contraptions. Now I know to just get it.

[@trailersic]

Have to be honest, after you tested the comp cleaner I was thinking, "Send the compressor back, send the compressor back!"

[@KayoMichiels]

That ryobi is ideal for someone to do airbrushing or painting at places where there isn't a powerplug available.

[@4879daniel]

@5:40 says it's not suitable

[@SecondCordon]

@@4879daniel I think it was about big paint jobs like painting a house, not just some art on canvas.

[@TheSadButMadLad]

@@4879daniel Could be used for airbrushing small airfix models.

[@NNITRED]

The Ryobi P738 is what I've been using for dusting PCBs and PC cases. It's cordless and pretty darn powerful.

[@flippy9133]

@@4879daniel that for "big painting" airbrushing requires much less power you can even blow with your mouth

[@groovychocolate]

You've made so many good videos but the snarkyness in this one made it my favourite! Thanks for your great channel

[@Tularis]

I’m so glad you reviewed this! I need this in my life! I always worry it’s going to be less powerful then an exhale......

[@90msg90]

2:53 You're supposed to yell "TIME!" :P

[@jk9554]

nah, that's his Canuckian cousin. (but then again... why not make "THAT'LL DO!" the UK version?) :p

[@gorak9000]

@@jk9554 Uh, cause "THAT'LL LAME" maybe?

[@Christopher-N]

*90msg90:* TIME! *Professor Elemental:* No there's not! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bofKgoOFgMSqq9E

[@MobiusVideo]

Who doesn’t like fried chips? Mmmm 😋

[@MagicPumpkin]

I prefer fried potatoes

[@KayDat]

Wrong video, go back 7 years. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4Gmp2h8h9Sko9E

[@TheAegisClaw]

I eat boiled chips. Mmmm soggy.

[@6581punk]

@@KayDat I've watched that one lots of times. I like the bit where he's obviously a bit annoyed by people saying to "just use a knife" :D

[@zulumax1]

Rapidly moving air creates static electricity. Not recommended for use on "microchips". Puts them under stress and could "fry" them. I got the reference.

[@neoinfinity]

Just wanted to say congratulations on reaching 1 million subscribers, well deserved.

[@kustomkool]

Years ago I used to do a lot of airbrush illustration work that needed a compressor. You had to choose between inadequate, disposable aerosol cans of compressed air or a loud, massive compressor more suited to nail guns. Something like that Ryobi would have been a godsend!

[@stephenarling1667]

Several brands of small, quiet, continuous duty compressors for such applications are available now. Years ago, before China flooded the market, Thomas/Gardner-Denver was best.

[@The76Malibu]

I'm in the US and love my DataVac, similar concept for sure. Makes quick work and you don't constantly have to buy air cannisters.

[@Sangueffusor]

Personally I can vouch for the "Metro Vacuum ED500 DataVac" (newer version: ED500P) for this purpose

[@afterlifedes]

+1 - I have the ED500, it's a tank, last one I'll probably ever need to buy.

[@richcolour]

You got your million! Thank you for all your brilliant entertainment over the years.

[@ge200099]

Congratulations on hitting a million!!

[@FairyNL]

9:30 no, that's a safety valve to protect agains overpressure. I had mine kick in (loud) when my big air compressor didn't stop in time and I had to adjust it to not pass the 9 bar mark.

[@ThomasNimmesgern]

7:08 "it explodes every now and then" I guess that's why you have to wear ear- and eyes-protection. ;-)

[@deanjarvis4949]

Best KZbin channel going ....how satisfying was the video of the bulk lot of MDs from Japan !

[@monomanual]

Congrats on the first Million!!

[@DeadKoby]

One of my customers had a blower like the Compu-Cleaner one. I used it to blow out the server rack... It was very impressive, like a small leaf blower.

[@Azlehria]

I've seen a few racks that I'd love to aim my actual leaf blower at. Just before leaving the site. Because _some_ customers . . ..

[@Gappasaurus]

6:54 best safety advice EVER 😂🤣

[@thedude808]

congrats on 1m!!! love your content as always

[@jeffsheets9389]

Congratulations on 1 million subs!!!

[@DownandOutNYC]

Many wet dry vacs also can be used to blow air, and of course, they come in many different sizes. You could have bought one of those and have both a home/shop vacuum and blower in one.

[@TheBrokenLife]

I own 2 shopvacs, a little one to carry around and then a big guy that is the real deal, and I honestly think that little blower he demonstrated would do a better job... and big one doubles as a fairly legit leaf blower. They move a lot of volume, but not much pressure. Or at least that's been my experience with mine.

[@compzac]

@@TheBrokenLife Thats pretty much my experience as well, lots of volume but no pressure for it, im guessing if you could nozzle the end down it would do better, but really vacuums arent meant for that, they tend to run volume over pressure anyway, as with a vacuum you want more air more flowing quickly then less with more push, i also have a small unit i keep around mostly in the car, it does decent, and i have a large cordless unit at home which also does well for itself, but if i need to clean something off unless its loose material i will always use an air gun and compressor as shop vacs just dont have the clout for that.

[@TheBrokenLife]

@@compzac Agreed.. Necking my shopvacs down with a "blower" attachment just seems to upset the impellers inside them. You can hear the motor bog down and they run way hotter, yet don't really do much more work. Pretty much any air restriction on a fan is, well, a restriction. FWIW, if you find yourself frequently needing to blow off large areas, I have a Guardair "Long John" air gun that has what looks like a muzzle brake on the end of it, but it's actually a venturi that scavenges extra air volume as the air goes past the tip. It's like a narrower focus leaf blower with more power. It is absolutely fantastic for stuff like blowing grass off a tractor and stuff like that. Highly recommended. It is _massively_ air hungry though so the magic only lasts as long as you have compressor. You can also get them in a ton of different lengths. Mine is 5 feet, which I regret. 4 would be perfect, IMO. I use it to "sweep" my shop at least once a week.

[@compzac]

@@TheBrokenLife I have a venturi nozzle air gun myself, i use it when im cleaning off leaves and things from cars i work on, no idea what brand i found it at a garage sale, but it works well, and yes in my experience it is quite air hungry, i have to use my large shop compressor otherwise it pizzles out my small pancake compressor pretty quick, with regards to shop vacs yea ive never had good luck trying to make them do more work, they just overheat and either cut out or burn up so ive given up trying, if i want to clean my shop i use an electric leaf blower, if i need some high pressure air i use the compressor.

[@TheBrokenLife]

@@compzac I see you are also a man of excellent taste. Should anyone ever ask you about that sweet air gun, at least now you know where to steer them to get one.

[@Rompler_Rocco]

2:48 I'm still laughing... Official unboxing meme

[@Crisco92]

Congratulations on 1,000,000 subscribers =)

[@JeSuisUnePatate]

Congrats for your 1 M subscribers !!

[@tonyb2271]

Ryobi tools come with pre-installed anti theft paint scheme! e: that "comp-cleaner" was fairly impressive

[@dbfi01]

2:46 HAHAHA Thats BRILLIANT ! That IS how you unbox something!

[@caponeprincess73]

Love the channel and always enjoy pretty much most of the videos especially ones with old computers, electronics and car cameras

[@nilleftw]

First time watching your channel. This video was great. Good mix of humor and content.

[@bummer6]

I think the ryobi thing is more for airbrushing and stuff like that honestly.

[@PinBallReviewerRepairs]

I have an air brush kit it has an even smaller tank then his did. But I also have a huge 60Gallon air compressor as well that I am going to use for re-painting my pinball machine cabs..

[@ProctoLogic]

I was about to say it but you where first

[@matthewmiller6068]

I'm not sure it would even be good for that! I have been surprised how much my 8 gallon 4CFM compressor runs when airbrushing model trains...(I got it for blowing off my tractor after use, and running a few tools like air stapler, pop rivet gun, etc). Takes a lot more air than I'd have expected for many things.

[@BluRay_4]

''In all seriousness tho there could be someone out there that finds this useful!'' Robert from Aging Wheels... for sure

[@JonVonBasslake]

I dunno, even he might find it to be too small. As much as he loves Ryobi, i'd think for his purposes he'd want something at least a little bigger, maybe ten liters. If the thing can put out air for like 30s and then needs to charge for 15s, it's not very usable IMHO.

[@somerandomgoogleuser3374]

@@JonVonBasslake Jon, it's actually how they're setup to work/run. It's perfectly normal for them to do this/that!

[@JonVonBasslake]

@@somerandomgoogleuser3374 Just because it's normal, doesn't mean it's useful... or that it should be normal.

[@somerandomgoogleuser3374]

@@JonVonBasslake Rather a 'random statement' Jon! Well, I guess that's why companies or manufacturers do R & D.... To ensure that they don't waste money manufacturing something that won't sell..... The very "small & entry level" air compressor is operating entirely correctly as per intended by the manufacturer for very specific reasons to ensure its intended use & lifespan. And on your theory, just because automobiles are manufactured they are not "useful" to everybody in the world, i guess especially if you don't want one.... But you could be a person of whom uses the "Uber" service/s & gets an indirect/direct service provided by the car. A bit similar to an Air Compressor - it can blow "hot air".....

[@grahamamorrisonsr1135]

I especially enjoyed your description of the icons on the compressor, what a hoot!

[@jacobmccloskey171]

Grats on 1 million man

[@autingo6583]

I'm looking forward to an upcoming video about DIY Star-Trek-like pneumatic doors. =)

[@EntraVenuS]

Or with the lack of performance from that Ryobi, you would probably hear "I need more air Scottie". "I'm giving her all she's got, Captain" :)

[@forgotten09]

2:49 The lockdown is slowing getting to Techmoan haha

[@harvesteroftone5473]

Congratulations on making it to 1 Million subscribers Matt.

[@EMTBAFV]

Glad I saw people tell you about the water at the end!

[@dingdongbells3314]

Geesh, Techmoan... I've been a fan for years upon years now, but this absolutely has to be the most- you know, this video just *BLOWS*

[@Perun42]

2:48 Best unboxing ever! =D Please do more puppets!

[@chrisfoster9080]

Best unboxing demonstration on the internet.

[@Goodywagon]

Your humor was on for this one, got several good chuckles. And an unboxing lol. Cheers.

[@jiface]

Someone has had their morning coffee! Like this Hi-NRG Tech moan 🙂

[@Peter1986C]

This one has been a quickie for him, hence the sandwhich picture in the intro. He normally scripts and edits them to fit a slower pace.

[@jiface]

@@Peter1986C for sure, I enjoy the mix. These quickies are often really funny.

[@electricblue8196]

11:26 "Pull my finger", "BFFTT!!", "oops" LOL

[@Hirndille]

So basically its a very bulky and expensive fartmachine :)

[@Bob3519]

@@Hirndille Bulky? Sir, you have not met my 110kg brother! 🤔😄

[@slaytanicsabbath]

Hahaha I watched that part way too many times

[@paranoidpony6861]

The explanation of the warning stickers on the air compressor damn near made me roll off my bed in laughter.

[@8_Bit]

That was the most LOLs I've ever had from one of your videos. Good work!