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Unread 15-02-2011, 14:07
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Re: Question from a ROOKIE Team

Not to offend anyone, but I rarely recommend compressed air unless you really know the consequences. In the Jags, air can force debris down into the plastic spacer that surrounds the FETs or it will jam the debris between component leads. On Victors, it may force it into the space between FET leads. If you use it near or in moving parts, it can force the debris into bearings or into fans and motors. If you can see debris and a vacuum can't remove it, try taking a piece of duct tape, wrapped sticky side out, to stick remove the offending material. Please remember that the Victor and Jag fans blow down onto the FETs. Any debris on the top of the fan will end up where you don't want it. Remember that open frame gears can and will throw metal dust/flakes during operation.
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