Thar does, indeed, look like what we used to use. Thanks.
DaveD
On 10/21/2017 1:57 AM, Peter Loron
peterl@... [hp_agilent_equipment] wrote:
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The 3M model 497 is an example of the kind of vacuum you
want for this work. They can be had used on eBay for <
$100.
-Pete
Greetings,
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I
was working on an HP 438A Power Meter yesterday
which was absolutely filthy inside. This thing
must have been run 24/7 in a filthy environment
over the years. I had to replace the fan, as
usual, so I went ahead and pulled the power
supply unit out to clean the dust and crap out
of it. But, really, there was a layer of thick
dust all over the unit.
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This
got me to thinking… I need a better way of
vacuuming and cleaning equipment that comes in
that I won’t be fearful of damaging the cmos
devices. Mind you I have a grounded ESD pad
across my bench that equipment sits on when it
is being worked on and I always use a grounded
wrist band on my wrist. I investigated some
handheld vacuum cleaners and discovered a few
models that are electrostatically safe. The cost
was a bit of a shocker as they sold for around
$375 USD!!! (They must be very proud of their
equipment.) What are the recommendations of the
group for a hand held vacuum cleaner that would
be safe to use around sensitive electronic
equipment? I don’t mind spending $100 or so on
something but $375 is a bit out of the question.
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Best
regards,
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Dave
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