Vacuuming kit and racks

[MikeMusic]

Before I go looking for attachments does anyone already use an attachments that is just right for cleaning kit and racks and difficult to get into places ?

I have way more dust than I would expect and the kit gets covered too quickly.

I use an antisatic mop on a stick which works quite well.
Drawbacks are having to go outside every 'bang' so it takes a while
Then I vacuum around the edges of the Mana racks with a brush head fitted on the vacuum to pick up the remaining dust. Awkward but ok

I'd like a soft, flexible item that will reach further, go under the kit so really thin with the ability to vary the suck

Maybe someone has ideas of something that could be made........:eyebrows:

[Audio Al]

I'd like a soft, flexible item that will reach further, go under the kit so really thin with the ability to vary the suck


I did have one that did most of the above , but divorced now :D

[nat8808]

Cheeky Al !

Mike, the dust protects the delicate surfaces of your kit - a protective coating. Just keep it off the heatsinks..

[MikeMusic]

Cheeky Al !

Mike, the dust protects the delicate surfaces of your kit - a protective coating. Just keep it off the heatsinks..

While I am interested in going inside at some time and cleaning very carefully the main thing is the outside.
It builds up too quickly and looks appalling.

Thinking of the PPP and Naim 500 they are open at the top and dust could go in there and cause some problems. Cannot be good for any vinyl decks either

I can probably bring the total dust volume down by running a fan driven ioniser I have

Wonder if the emulsion on the ceiling and the walls is breaking down as I've never seen white/grey dust like this before

[Macca]

Ionisers do work - I used to have a little pyramid shaped one that you sat on silver foil and it attracted all the crud to it - amazing how much builds up - they also freshen up the air in the room which is handy, especially if you smoke. I lost it moving house but you have now reminded me to buy a new one. It's a lot less hassle than dusting all the time, which, lets face it, is really something that the girls should be doing anyway :eyebrows:

[MikeMusic]

Ionisers do work - I used to have a little pyramid shaped one that you sat on silver foil and it attracted all the crud to it - amazing how much builds up - they also freshen up the air in the room which is handy, especially if you smoke. I lost it moving house but you have now reminded me to buy a new one. It's a lot less hassle than dusting all the time, which, lets face it, is really something that the girls should be doing anyway :eyebrows:
I have a monster about the size of a big power amp.
Sucks air - and dust in through a filter then pushed it out over the needles (must clean them)

That filter can make a nice little blanket of dust. Reminds me ought to clean the filter too

The curd that gathers around ionisers is quite amazing

[Barry]

There's dust and there's 'specially treated audio' dust. The latter can only be obtained from Peter Belt or from Russ Andrews. :lol:

[stupinder]

I use a large round painting brush to "dust" my kit.

[Marco]

Don't hoover up any magic 'wuffle dust', or remove the stain left from where John Watson blessed your Mana stands, otherwise they won't work!!

Marco.

[chelsea]

I use a large round painting brush to "dust" my kit.

Me to

[Mark Grant]

I'd like a soft, flexible item that will reach further, go under the kit so really thin with the ability to vary the suck


http://www.mrpcclean.co.uk/keyboard-vacuum-attachment-p-222.html

The fittings are much smaller than they look in the picture.

Does the job, also good for difficult to reach places such as between car seats etc.

[MikeMusic]

http://www.mrpcclean.co.uk/keyboard-vacuum-attachment-p-222.html

The fittings are much smaller than they look in the picture.

Does the job, also good for difficult to reach places such as between car seats etc.

Thanks
For cleaning inside pcs I guess.
I'm after something quite a bit larger for the externals.
Will report back if I find anything sutiable.
Perhaps I adapt something

[Marco]

I'd like a soft, flexible item that will reach further, go under her kilt, so really thin with the ability to vary the suck


Sorry, I couldn't resist the edit - although I'm not sure your good lady would agree with those sentiments! :lol:

;)

Marco.

[Mark Grant]

Thanks
For cleaning inside pcs I guess.
I'm after something quite a bit larger for the externals.
Will report back if I find anything sutiable.
Perhaps I adapt something

That's not what you asked for originally :)



I'd like a soft, flexible item that will reach further, go under the kit so really thin with the ability to vary the suck

The slim PC cleaning attachments will fit under the Hi-Fi kit if the feet are tall enough and will reach all the small places a full size nozzle cant reach.

To dust the outer casing a Dyson soft dusting brush works well
http://www.dyson.co.uk/accessories/s/soft-dusting-brush/softdustingbrush.aspx

£20 although might be on ebay or Amazon for less.

Ideally a thin/slim attachment and a Dyson soft dusting brush to clean everything.

[MikeMusic]

That's not what you asked for originally :)

The slim PC cleaning attachments will fit under the Hi-Fi kit if the feet are tall enough and will reach all the small places a full size nozzle cant reach.

To dust the outer casing a Dyson soft dusting brush works well
http://www.dyson.co.uk/accessories/s/soft-dusting-brush/softdustingbrush.aspx

£20 although might be on ebay or Amazon for less.

Ideally a thin/slim attachment and a Dyson soft dusting brush to clean everything.

Thanks
This is my current tool which does a fair job - after I've gone over with the anti static mop. Getting to the back of the racks and kit is very difficult though.
http://www.espares.co.uk/part/vacuum-cleaners/numatic-(henry)/p/1086/531/0/0/479248/vacuum-dusting-brush-tool.html
I saw something years ago that looked a good possibultiy. Long and thin with a brush along it's edge. I'll keep looking

[Andrei]

There's dust and there's 'specially treated audio' dust. The latter can only be obtained from Peter Belt or from Russ Andrews. :lol:

I want it but my price range is limited to $800.00.

[Eagle owl]

Something to think about, most of the dust is made up of dead skin cells. :lol:

[Eagle owl]

Something to think about, most of the dust is made up of dead skin cells.

But if you drink plenty of this :cool: you won't give a damn. :lol:

[Thing Fish]

My valves are lightly dusted in specialy treated audio dust which opens up the soundstage and improves dynamics...:eek:

[goraman]

This.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/100012506?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=shopvac&storeId=10051&N=25ecodZ5yc1v&R=100012506#.UT7OKBy0KSo

Then you will need this set.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/202077239?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=shopvac&storeId=10051&N=25ecodZ5yc1v&R=202077239#.UT7QQxy0KSo The one on the far right.

Then these.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/100638352?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=shopvac&storeId=10051&N=25ecodZ5yc1v&R=100638352#.UT7QpRy0KSo

A 9.0 amp motor 5.0 HP portable shop vac with a step down reducer 1.7/8 to 1.1/4 so you can use the brush and crevice tools from the smaller hose size and you can suck a cock roach through a pin hole in the wall, the 6 meter cord is the perfect size and the hose is plenty long enough for any job, the hose will also fit the exhaust port to become a powerful leaf blower ,it even comes with a muffler just like a car /what a beast .

I love mine for cleaning nearly everything.

[MikeMusic]

Something to think about, most of the dust is made up of dead skin cells.

But if you drink plenty of this :cool: you won't give a damn. :lol:

We've had the worst dust ever since the house was refurbed.
Assume the walls, floor and ceiling were not properly sealed, if at all
The dust in my office at work is different to home. So my skin must also be different
:)

[MikeMusic]

This.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/100012506?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=shopvac&storeId=10051&N=25ecodZ5yc1v&R=100012506#.UT7OKBy0KSo

Then you will need this set.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/202077239?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=shopvac&storeId=10051&N=25ecodZ5yc1v&R=202077239#.UT7QQxy0KSo The one on the far right.

Then these.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/100638352?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=shopvac&storeId=10051&N=25ecodZ5yc1v&R=100638352#.UT7QpRy0KSo

A 9.0 amp motor 5.0 HP portable shop vac with a step down reducer 1.7/8 to 1.1/4 so you can use the brush and crevice tools from the smaller hose size and you can suck a cock roach through a pin hole in the wall, the 6 meter cord is the perfect size and the hose is plenty long enough for any job, the hose will also fit the exhaust port to become a powerful leaf blower ,it even comes with a muffler just like a car /what a beast .

I love mine for cleaning nearly everything.
I use that small brush attachment after I have dusted over with a static mop
That seems to be about as good as I can go for now without doing mods to a hose or pipe.
Getting into the back of the Mana racks and kit also needs CCTV and the expertise of a gynaecologist
:)

:)

[goraman]

Then get this kit with the ash vac attachment and you can get in most anyplace.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/100660183?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051&N=5yc1vZbqx0&R=100660183#.UT9smRy0KSo

[MikeMusic]

Then get this kit with the ash vac attachment and you can get in most anyplace.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/100660183?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051&N=5yc1vZbqx0&R=100660183#.UT9smRy0KSo

Yes. That's the key
So obvious I didn't see it. Perfect. Thanks

[goraman]

Yes. That's the key
So obvious I didn't see it. Perfect. Thanks

I hope it works out for you.
I may try it too.

[MikeMusic]

I hope it works out for you.
I may try it too.
And I should have said the bung/stopper thing with the flexible tube was the key
Now my mind is open I will make something

[goraman]

I just got this kit it is exactly what you need.
Fits any canister vac 1 1/4 hose size and everyone sells the hose adapters if your hose is bigger.
http://www.shopvac.com/shopvac-accessories/Products/1-14-Micro-Cleaning-Kit__801-89-00.aspx

[MikeMusic]

I just got this kit it is exactly what you need.
Fits any canister vac 1 1/4 hose size and everyone sells the hose adapters if your hose is bigger.
http://www.shopvac.com/shopvac-accessories/Products/1-14-Micro-Cleaning-Kit__801-89-00.aspx
Thanks again
So this kit is made by someone !
Could not find anything in the UK. Lots of vacuum kit to wade through and this is specialised
The main key the converter in the end of the tube you posted

[julesd68]

I never let a vacuum cleaner anywhere near my rack - am convinced the brush will leave fine scratches behind ...

Instead, I like to "dust and go" :eyebrows:

Dust just sticks to these cloths like glue - I keep one behind the rack and give it a quick once-over every couple of days ...

[MikeMusic]

I never let a vacuum cleaner anywhere near my rack - am convinced the brush will leave fine scratches behind ...

Instead, I like to "dust and go" :eyebrows:

Dust just sticks to these cloths like glue - I keep one behind the rack and give it a quick once-over every couple of days ...
I think I have a similar cloth.
Main use is a static mop about 18" long
I would use both and a gentle vac attachment

[goraman]

Thanks again
So this kit is made by someone !
Could not find anything in the UK. Lots of vacuum kit to wade through and this is specialised
The main key the converter in the end of the tube you posted

Shop Vac makes it,the brushes on the little attachments are very very fine and soft.

If you cant find it on line, I'll do my best to help you get the set from here in the U.S.

This set up is the catz meow!

[MikeMusic]

Shop Vac makes it,the brushes on the little attachments are very very fine and soft.

If you cant find it on line, I'll do my best to help you get the set from here in the U.S.

This set up is the catz meow!

Fine and soft sounds perfect
I'll go looking again in the UK now I know something really does exist
Is the cone on the left the converter from 1" to 1/4" ?
What are the rough sizes of the tools shown ?

[MikeMusic]

Found what I need using "1-1/4" Micro Cleaning Kit" off Shop Vac.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VACUUM-CLEANER-Universal-MINI-MICRO-ACCESSORY-ATTACHMENT-TOOL-KIT-Car-Cleaning-/130702156364?pt=UK_Vacuum_Cleaner_Bags_Parts&hash=item1e6e74a24c

As so often it's knowing the right words to search with
Case solved !
Just ordered
Thanks again

:thumbsup:

[goraman]

Looks like your all set to go, funny your thread showed up just when I was getting ready to do my annual take down of my gear for cleaning.And started thinking I could use some smaller brushes.

[MikeMusic]

Looks like your all set to go, funny your thread showed up just when I was getting ready to do my annual take down of my gear for cleaning.And started thinking I could use some smaller brushes.

Glad to see we helped each other !

BTW whenever I see your details I think of
The Dead Kennedys - California Über Alles
You may well know it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW8UlY8eXCk

No slight intended of course

[goraman]

Glad to see we helped each other !

BTW whenever I see your details I think of
The Dead Kennedys - California Über Alles
You may well know it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW8UlY8eXCk

No slight intended of course

Yes DK I know it well, and oddly enough Jerry Brown is our Governor again!
You should read a little about him if you haven't he is an odd guy.

[MikeMusic]

Yes DK I know it well, and oddly enough Jerry Brown is our Governor again!
You should read a little about him if you haven't he is an odd guy.

Well there he is again !
Quick read tells me he's a reasonable guy. Definitely not ordinary
Will read in detail later

[MikeMusic]

Well there he is again !
Quick read tells me he's a reasonable guy. Definitely not ordinary
Will read in detail later

I like him
Almost an anti politician

[goraman]

I like him
Almost an anti politician

He's not an anti politician, he is just impossible to understand.
California is in a major debt crisis,worst than Greece and we are going to build a high speed train to nowhere that will cost more than 0ne hundred billion to build and even with out factoring a staff to run and maintain it,it would take 30 years to pay back the construction costs if it ran 100% full 24/7.
We are now the highest taxed state in the U.S.
Everyone is in massive debt and company's are all leaving to Texas because they can't afford our crazy taxes and regulations!
There are buildings sitting empty with the windows covered in plywood.
People are walking away from there homes,there is a ton of forclosers.
And now for the first time ever more people are leaving the state than coming.

[MikeMusic]

He's not an anti politician, he is just impossible to understand.
California is in a major debt crisis,worst than Greece and we are going to build a high speed train to nowhere that will cost more than 0ne hundred billion to build and even with out factoring a staff to run and maintain it,it would take 30 years to pay back the construction costs if it ran 100% full 24/7.
We are now the highest taxed state in the U.S.
Everyone is in massive debt and company's are all leaving to Texas because they can't afford our crazy taxes and regulations!
There are buildings sitting empty with the windows covered in plywood.
People are walking away from there homes,there is a ton of forclosers.
And now for the first time ever more people are leaving the state than coming.
This was not in Wikipedia for him and sounds bad
Worse than Greece and for an economy of real size as well
I've not heard anything about CAs problems

Looks like problems from 2003 onwards, possibly earlier
I was looking at CA through Hollywood coated glasses perhaps
Sounds like a financial spaghetti mess of epic proportions

[ppat2]

Dust is not an issue here. My cat's tale never stops swishing, so I just hold her over the spot in need of a clean and she does the rest. For delicate gear like tubes, I just put on some slower music, techno trance works well. That slows the swish rate for delicate cleaning. Her tail is just the right size to fit between the tubes....

[MikeMusic]

So how do my little attachments work ?
Well after having a day of fantastic light I started just as the light was not so good.
I think you could make something up and possibly I will.
More when I have good light !

[Reffc]

I just use a French Maid with a feather duster (ahem)

[MikeMusic]

I just use a French Maid with a feather duster (ahem)
Well apart from getting a thump for suggesting that.....

- don't want anyone touching my stuff !