| Manufacturer | Metro Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Place of Business | OAKLAND, NJ, 07436 US |
| Brand | Metro Vacuum |
| Model number | 117-117308 |
| Colour | White |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | 1.22 ounces |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ED500 |
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Metro Vacuum Metro Ed500 Datavac 500-watt 120 Volt 0.75-hp Electric Blower Duster, White
Purchase options and add-ons
| Brand | Metro Vacuum |
| Special feature | bagless, corded |
| Filter type | Cartridge |
| Power source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 220 Volts |
| Included components | Crevice Tool |
| Is it cordless? | No |
| Item weight | 1224.7 Grams |
| Wattage | 500 watts |
| Form factor | Handheld |
About this item
- Sturdy all-steel construction. Please note: this item is a blower, not a vaccuum
- Includes air pin-pointer, air concentrator nozzle, air -flare nozzle, micro-cleaning tool Kit
- More effective than canned air and safer than canned air
- 500 watt motor, .75 HP, 4.5 Amps, 70 CFM air flow
- 120 volt (not for use in 220 or 230-volt current)
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| ASIN | B001J4ZOAW |
|---|---|
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,326 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #43 in Compressed Air Dusters #4,586 in Household Supplies |
| Date First Available | Sept. 5 2011 |
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Metro ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 120 volt 0.75-HP Electric Blower Duster
Say no to canned air. The multi-purpose DataVac Electric Duster is designed to blast dust, dirt and debris off of your expensive tech equipment. Regular use of the DataVac Electric Duster can help to ensure your office and electronic gear is dust-free and running at maximum efficiency. Its sturdy and modernized structure is completely redesigned to offer you the most lightweight but powerful office duster in the industry. It features a 500-Watt motor and is ideal for keeping keyboards, computers and other technological equipment clean.Its green energy source means the ED-500 is more effective and cost-efficient when compared to other models. The MetroVac DataVac Electric Duster is available at 120 volts and comes with a 12ft conductor cord, air-pin pointer, concentrator nozzle, air-flare nozzle and a four-piece detailing tool kit.
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From the Manufacturer this newest addition to metro's proven datavac line has been completely redesigned from the ground-up. It is much more compact and comfortable to use than previous models and features a new, almost unbelievably powerful 500-watt motor that literally blasts dust, dirt, and debris off expensive computer/electronic equipment to keep it running at peak efficiency. The new datavac electric duster is a "greener," more effective, and cost-efficient alternative to the controversial "canned air" Products.
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This newest addition to Metro's proven DataVac line has been completely redesigned from the ground-up. It is much more compact and comfortable to use than previous models and features a new, almost unbelievably powerful 500-watt motor that literally blasts dust, dirt, and debris off expensive computer/electronic equipment to keep it running at peak efficiency. The new DataVac electric duster is a "greener," more effective, and cost-efficient alternative to the controversial "canned air" products.
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Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2023
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I needed. I don't see how this can overheat is you use it properly and with the correct attachments for each job. Yes, it is loud but it replaces air canisters forever! 100% recommend this product.
Here is a breakdown of the pros and few cons of the MetrovAC 500 Watt Electric Duster:
Pros
- Powerful and effective: This device has a strong little motor that blows a lot of clean, dry air with a surprising amount of force. Compared to a compressed air canister, which starts out strong and then weakens as you use it, the Electric Duster is an air moving powerhouse that doesn't let up. Just point it at the dust and crumbs you want to eliminate, turn it on, and watch them fly. It takes about 20 seconds to thoroughly clean out the interior of a dusty computer tower, compared to the couple of minutes it sometimes takes with canned air.
- Multiple uses: In addition to cleaning out my computer, I've also found it to be useful for cleaning the air filters in my car and the air purifier I have in my home, greatly extending the life of filters that cost quite a lot of money to replace. Any other sort of gizmo or household object that collects dust but is difficult to clean is also fair game for the duster. For example, I've used it to clean camera components, window screens, the interior of my subwoofer, the handle frames of my folding knives, and blowing dust off a fake Christmas tree that was stored under the stairs.
- Useful attachments: The Duster comes with several attachments that can be useful depending on your task at hand. For me, I've found that the nozzle that narrows to the tip is perfectly adequate for most jobs, though the crevice tool and small cleaning heads are good for cleaning out my mechanical keyboard.
- Ergonomics and design: Although it may not be the coolest looking device on the market, its design is simple and effective. The handle is large and firm, giving you excellent control over where the duster is pointed. It also has a very long cord, about 10 feet by my estimate, which is long enough to reach many outlets but not too long that it becomes cumbersome when using or storing. The base of the unit also has 3 solid plastic feet which keep it upright and level on flat surfaces, as well as providing airflow into the bottom of the unit through the air filter. When you set the duster down, you know it will stay there.
Cons and caveats
- Hot hot heat: Okay, this shouldn't be surprising, based on the power this duster has, but the unit itself gets quite hot after prolonged use. Admittedly, most jobs shouldn't take that long, but if you've got a particularly tough dusting job, you'll need to be careful not to touch the metal sides of the duster. Thankfully, the handle is large enough that it shouldn't be a problem, and you won't get serious burns even if you do touch the metal, but you should still be cautious, and definitely don't let children use it as a toy.
- Ow, my freaking ears: Speaking of this duster's power, it's motor gets surprisingly loud. Using it in a small indoor area for a significant length of time is not recommended unless you have earplugs or are like my dad and don't care about your hearing. It's not quite as bad as standing beside a central vacuum unit on full blast, but because you're generally holding it closer to your head you need to be careful. Using it outside is not quite as much of a concern. Which brings me to my final point.
- USE IT OUTSIDE: Okay, this bad boy gets the job done, but unless you want to spend more time cleaning up the dirt you've blown out, you need to use this outside on a deck or porch, or in a workshop that it is already dirty. It may take a little extra work tracking down an extension cord or lugging your massive gaming PC onto the deck, but you really need to do so in order to fully utilize the power of this device. Because it is so powerful, you also need to be careful with delicate components, so always hold it far away at first and bring it closer if required. You properly won't blast components off your motherboard, but use good judgment when dealing with expensive or fragile devices. In a perfect world, the duster would have two settings, one high and one low for more delicate jobs, but as it is you should have no trouble adjusting distance and power as needed.
Ultimately, I feel that these few concerns are easily outweighed by the positive aspects of the Electric Duster. Whether you're looking to clean out your brand new PC or blast the dust out of every crevice and cranny in your home, car, or office, the MetrovAC 500 watt Electric Duster will get the job done. Just remember to handle it with care, and protect your ears, and you'll be good to go.
Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2023
The attachments feel a bit on the cheap side, but will do the job with a little care. MY only concern is the way they attach to the nozzle end on the blower, it feels like it might get stuck or break. Perhaps with a bit of a break in period it will be a smoother fit.
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Everything comes in a box that seems impossible. I don't know how they got all the attachments and documentation as well as this duster in the box, but it was pretty damn tight. Props for utilization of space. So, a quick overview of the item before I go into my feelings.
It's steel construction means it's going to be heavy, and also durable.
It comes with attachments that are meant to slide on. Only one seems to snap into place, and that piece is meant to be used with an extension "straw" and two attachments that fit on that straw, an angled slotted nozzle for those tight spots, and a nozzle with a brush, just in case you have to sweep some of the dust loose. Good thought. Haven't tried it.
The cable is long enough, I guess.
It's extremely loud, but not much more than your average vaccuum, I guess.
As you expect, it also puts out a lot of air.
So my thoughts. First use was really just a test to see if it even turned on, and when I found that it did (I have seen reviews that said theirs came DoA or died after a minute's use) I rounded up a few things to further test upon. My wife's Laptop was the first with the straw and small nozzle attachment, and I was pretty impressed with how much dust this thing managed to both dislodge and toss out of the laptop. I noticed the DataVac getting warm to the touch, so I let it rest for about five minutes, UNPLUGGED. I can't stress this enough; if it gets power, even if it's off, it generates heat. When not in use, it's best to unplug it. Or at least, plug it into a power source you can turn on and off, like it's own surge protector.
I suggest it's own surge protector not just for the convenience of keeping it plugged in at your workstation, but also because plugging it into a surge protector that has other things in use (in my case, my computer, monitor, and a radio) I noticed that when going to unplug it, it actually turned my monitor and radio off for a moment. It was very strange, and I didn't like it. This proves that there's unnecessary power draw in the unit, and I'm not sure if it's intentional or not.
After about five minutes, I took the window unit A/C's reusable filter outside with the DataVac and tried it again. The results were better than I expected, and with the dust removed cleanly without needing to wash the filter in soap and water (as I used to) I can have my A/C running again in just a few minutes as opposed to a few hours to let the thing dry. I dared to use it on the fins of the unit inside and... I don't suggest it. I mean it REALLY worked, but my god does dust just fly everywhere. It's just... I don't recommend it. Use a vaccuum for that.
Next I tried it on my keyboard; noticing it was definitely warm to the touch, had a good experience there. Probably even better if I remove the keys, but a detailed cleaning of my system will have to wait.
Total use time has been exactly 5 minutes, so I can't really say much to the durability of the thing, but based on reviews I've read, most of the problem comes from overheating. There's even a note in the manual about this that specifically says to unplug the unit when not in use. Read your manuals people. Even if this thing is expensive, has unusual power draw when the unit is off, and overheats after some use, it is WELL WORTH the money. I've tried every attachment for durability and to see if it stays on the unit, except for the brush nozzle, and it works fine. Only ONE ATTACHMENT IS MEANT TO SNAP IN, and it's for obvious reasons. More air through a small area means more pressure, means the thing can and will fly. That's why that attachment is the only one with a tab to fit the release on. The others simply slide over it (with some effort, I've found...) and twist off; it's really not that hard. The money I'm gonna save on canned air is well worth the price of this DataVac, the only thing I wish though, is that it was a lot less noisy. But what can you do?
Edit: Review doesn't really change, but I'm adding to it.
I've finally taken the time to exercise this thing to the fullest. I've cleaned out my computer case and parts FULLY (the brush attachment is unsurprisingly ineffectual, probably because it doesn't have the appropriate stiffness, or pliability with the bristles. But this isn't a big deal, this tool isn't meant to be a catch-all duster that instantly makes everything super clean. It's gonna leave a fine layer of dust on whatever you're dusting; if you can't take the time to clean it out the rest of the way, then this is probably enough, but you'll want to stay on top of this.
It gets pretty hot here sometimes, so we have a few box fans around the house, and with a dog that sheds her weight in fur every week, these fans get choked. One fan I was sure was useless. I took it outside, I used the duster on it to blow it clear of debris from the motor and blades as best I could and now? It runs like a whole new fan. Same for the newer fan that was getting choked up pretty bad, which cleaned off much easier than the former, and as this is the one that points at me and my wife when we're in bed, this is probably the greatest thing ever.
ONE THING I've noticed and I'm sure is a cause for the reason why some people's units burn out so fast, is that this thing intakes air from the bottom and when you're blowing dust into the air, it's gonna suck that dust and debris right up into it's filter, which is thankfully removable, washable, and replacable. I wish they would have gone the route of most computer cases with a sliding removable filter that is meant to be reusable, rather than this... sponge looking thing. This might be easily fixed with a DIY solution, but if you like the item, keep the filter clean. If it has to work harder to get the air, its gonna run hotter and burn out faster.
Canned air has always frustrated me. The velocity (i.e. blowing power) is anemic; you have to use it in quick spurts because otherwise, it frosts over; using the "pinpoint" nozzle attachment pretty much negates any pressure at all; it costs more $$ than it's worth.
Happily, I've worked at precision CNC machine shops for the better part of 25 years, and so have had easy access to compressed air. And, yes, I've used shop compressed air on sensitive electronics: for instance, my computers. Then again, the shop air has been run through driers, coolers, oil and mist separators, and has pressure regulators at Point-of-Use...in other words, there is extremely little to no contamination risk. I'd never recommend using compressed air for sensitive electronics without those precautions.
Now, having said all that, you might wonder why I've bought this nifty little gadget. Well, wonder no more! It was very much the same as "If the mountain won't come to Mohammed, Mohammed will go to the mountain." Although I had free and ready access to shop compressed air, I needed to bring my "need-to-clean" items to that. And let me tell you, dragging my 45 pound Aurora R4 back and forth to the shop quickly became exasperating. And there are things that simply cannot be taken to the compressed air source: home air vents, air conditioner fins and vents, etc. Sooo...
My friends, these other reviewers do not lie: this little--and I do mean little: it looks like an oil filter with nubby spout and an attached handle--is powerful. The moment you first pick it up you realize there's more than meets the eye as there's quite a bit of heft to this bad boy. And when you turn it *on*...
As others have noted, the moment you push the power button and the blower turns on, there's quite a noticeable torque, which immediately tells you that this is no toy. Within the first five minutes of my using it, I knew I'd never regret the price I'd paid.
Pros:
*Long power cord. 12-foot long, this should easily reach anywhere needed without requiring an extension cord.
*Powerful. For its size very powerful, and makes canned air ridiculous in comparison. Be warned! This will easily blow mice, and even keyboards, right off your desk should you point this at them without care.
*Very sturdy.
*Comes with usable and useful attachments: air-pin pointer, concentrator nozzle, air-flare nozzle and a four-piece micro/detailing tool kit.
Cons:
*Noisy! There's no getting around it: this is very noisy.
*Attachments. There is a "cheap" feel to the attachments, especially the detailing tool kit. It's also difficult (at least with mine) to work the adapters onto the spout and over the locking button. Having said that, they do function as they are intended, so this is more of a personal "meh" than a true con.
*Overheats easily. There are three things that contribute to overheating: 1) duty cycle, 2) airflow restriction, and 3) clogged filter. If you run the Metro ED500 DataVac "as-is" (i.e. no attachments) it does not easily overheat and can be run non-stop for quite a few minutes...as long as the filter is not clogged. Unfortunately, due to the design (which, IMO, does not leave any other option for the location) the air filter is located on the bottom of the DataVac, which makes it easy to pick up dust and dirt, and makes it just as easy to overlook that it has done so. Simply examining it before, during and after use will take care of that potential issue. The major issue causing overheating is the combination between #s 1 and 2: duty cycle and airflow restriction. Once you've attached any of the accessories, *especially* the micro cleaning ones, you have to pay very close attention to the duty cycle. You can't run it non-stop, but have to cycle between short run times and longer cooling-off times.
In summation, the pros definitely far outweigh the cons. If you're looking for an alternative to canned air, if you need something to help clean dust, debris, and dirt from power tools after using them, if you're looking for something that'll actually clean power supply fans and cooling fins instead of just spinning blades*, the Metro ED500 DataVac 500-Watt 120 volt 0.75-HP Electric Blower Duster is a marriage made in Heaven!
*Speaking of spinning blades, as has been noted elsewhere, if you're using it inside a computer case, make sure you put a finger or some other object to prevent the air from spinning the fan blades because it can damage your computer if the fan spins too fast. The fan motor can generate electricity that could damage components, and some people have reported it actually blowing fan blades off.
I admit it doesn't look very elegant, and yes it is very noisy and does get very hot! And after a while it feels heavy, too...
But to find a product nowadays that lasts so long after being put heavily thru its paces ...wow!
I use it mostly to clean computers inside, but I have also found other uses (for instance, to clean small leaves from the car's vents).
I recommend using it outside because of the flying dust (and the noise). Also, I let it rest for a little while when it gets too hot. And I'll hold the computer's fan blades still, because too much rotational speed may damage the fan bearings.
I had to find a computer cleaning product for a client. Dust-Off is not cheap and not ecological. There are now these little rechargeable blowers but I read reviews complaining about the lack of blowing power and quality issues. So I thought: well, what about my industrial-looking blower? A bit expensive but a definite solution. I looked up my orders on Amazon and was pleasantly surprised at how long ago I had purchased them.
So, I strongly recommend this wonderful machine!!!!
I can't recommend this product highly enough! I love it! To the people that make it: DO NOT CHANGE A THING!! IT IS PERFECT THE WAY IT IS!!! how often can one say that about anything these days!
Ok, it has been a long time since I first wrote the preceding paragraphs and I have used this AMAZING tool since 2013 and I can safely say that there simply is no better product out there (that is, the men and women who designed and the one's who manufacture it make THE BEST PRODUCT ON THE MARKET! and that is high praise indeed from someone who has been fortunate enough to own several products from several manufacturers and retailers that ARE DEFINED by their EXCEPTIONAL RELIABILITY and the EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY OF THEIR WORKMANSHIP) and if you buy ANYTHING OTHER than THIS duster, I DO NOT CARE HOW CHEAPLY, EVEN IF IT WAS GIVEN TO YOU FOR FREE, YOU HAVE MADE A TERRIBLE BLUNDER! Send that excuse back and GET THIS DUSTER!
After all these years, IT STILL BLOWS LEAVES OFF THE PORCH! As soon as I can find some room in the budget, I will purchase another one because it simply is such an amazing product and of such quality that I could no more function without it than I could function without my microwave oven. TO THE PEOPLE THAT MADE IT, I CAN ONLY THANK YOU FOR YOUR CRAFTSMANSHIP AND BEG YOU TO NOT CHANGE A THING!
Just in case that my answer to the question about static discharge would give anyone any ideas like "well, of course it is reliable, he uses it twice a year!" LET ME DISAVOW YOU OF THAT IDEA! It will dry a car, blow out the ac vents, and clean out (and not just inside the cooking area) a microwave. I also use it to blow out the tubes in the back of the fridge and behind and around here and there. I have even used it to clean out the VACUUM CLEANER! Hoses and all, when it came time to change the drive belt etc... I have no doubt that I got more use out of the vac simply because it did not have to work as hard as one that had more dirt in the hoses and the motor compartment than in the bag or canister! I do only have to dust the computer twice a year but that is only because it really does clean it out that well.
No, I did not get paid to write this review (I have written very few) nor did I get the product at a discount or something. I did not know anything about either the product or the company back then; I first bought it with the idea that spray cans are not environmentally friendly and this was a way of doing something about the 12 cans or so that it took to clean the workstation because the "cheese grater" is far harder to clean with the cans than it is with this duster. Now, 7 years later, I do know and I mean what I said.










