I had a couple of machines lately, that had a dirty hard to get to photocell causing an issue. In both cases I went to my truck, retrieved a drinking straw and used it to blow out the photocell with out removing more screws. I then found in the sporting goods section at Wally World, a set of stainless steel drinking straws for $3. Now my latest handy tool in my bag. Also used one to get lube to a bearing without getting it everywhere else.
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Not sure I understand, did you use the straw to extend the thin straw that comes with cans of air? -
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In a pinch, you could always get temporary replacements at your local McDonalds.
Last edited by KenB; 01-07-2020, 02:48 AM.“I think you should treat good friends like a fine wine. That’s why I keep mine locked up in the basement.” - Tim HawkinsComment
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and they are FREE! sos if you lose one it really doesn't matter!
Best accessory I bought was a Vacuum Kit...
45 deg thin tube
5" str8 extention
3" str8 ext
reducer coupler
thin tube w/ brush tip
8.99usd @ UlineComment
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Can of air? Look who has money to burn. My shop quit buying that stuff 18 years ago.
Best recent purchase was a fold up hand cart from Harbor Freight. $25 and for $10 more they put a 2 year replacement on it, no matter what I do to it. I take that as a challenge.The greatest enemy of knowledge isn't ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. Stephen HawkingComment
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I'll jump in: I like the UpCart. It took me 5 years to break the first one. I'm 2 years into the second one. Pay the extra for the cast aluminum front legs. The ones I made cost me another $50.
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=^..^=If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.
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Now I understand. And it can be expensive if buying canned air for the whole service dept in big company.
Cans of air prob one of my top 5 used items in bag. I'm self employed and write cost off as if a tool. As far as I'm concerned a very valuable tool. Buy it by the case and get a decent break in cost. Using Uline cans currently and is ok. I miss Densigraphix canned air, best pressure ever, turn can upside down and could freeze a bug in mid-flight 6 feet away
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Be careful of the canned air, some are flamable; I was cleaning a machine with the spray and vacuumeing at the same time when a loud 'bang' interrupted a quite morning.
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[QUOTE=ZOOTECH;1165079]Be careful of the canned air, some are flamable; I was cleaning a machine with the spray and vacuumeing at the same time when a loud 'bang' interrupted a quite morning.[/QUOTE
Thanks for the heads up. Never thought of that. I have seen toner blow up a regular hoover handheld vacuum years ago. And it's not pretty if filter was really full.
Or like a rookie tech at last company I worked for. He left 2 new cans of "compressed" air sitting on dash of company car, with outside temp of 90+ degrees! Blew winshield clean out, tore healiner to shreds !!! Lasted 2 more weeks with company.Comment
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I think I will take my chances with canned air rather than using a straw to blow into a piece of electronic equipmentComment
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Just add straw...
My new favorite toy must be the hot air tip for my gas soldering iron.
Useful to reshape plastic.WhateverComment
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Google: Giottos Air Rocket.
Somebody here recommended it to me and I haven't used canned air since. Using compressed air you're just re-distributing the dirt anyway ... right into another sensor or a laser or something even more sensative.
=^..^=If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.
blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=Comment
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