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Why does nobody talk about the dust in old office buildings?

Got called to a 1970s office block downtown last Tuesday. Client said their server kept shutting down. Opened the rack and it was packed solid with dust bunnies the size of my fist. The intake fans were completely blocked. Took me three hours with a vacuum and a brush to clear it all out. Now I carry a small air blower in my kit for every onsite visit. Anyone else have a go-to tool for surprise cleaning jobs?
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johnflores
johnflores21d ago
I keep a little battery powered air duster in my bag now, saved me more times than I can count. The key is to hit the intake vents first before they clog up again.
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the_sam
the_sam1mo ago
Ever check the ceiling tiles for dust?
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phoenix29
phoenix291mo ago
That's a legit question, honestly. Those things are basically dust traps up there. Makes you want to just ignore it forever.
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