What's the best way to clean the Dust in a AIO Radiator?

Leadbelly78

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What's the best way to clean the Dust in a AIO Radiator?
I have the Corsair H100i, I don't know why I added the name, maybe It'll help.
Any help would be great.
Thanks.

EDIT: How often should I clean it?
 
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Are your fans in push or pull config?

If in Pull you can just blow compressed air backward through the radiator and it will clear off the dust.

If in Push, you need to remove 1 fan, blow that side out, and reinstall the fan. Then remove the other fan and do the same. Doing one at a time will help keep the radiator mounted properly during cleaning.

Be careful not to bump, rub or crush any of the fins. They are VERY soft on the H100i and easy to bend, which will cause blockage and lower airflow.

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I just use my Metro vacuum ED500, or you could just use a can of compressed air. I found with compressed air that it can leave some residue but it will be fine to just use it on the rad.

Clean it whenever you want :D I do mine once a month.
 
Are your fans in push or pull config?

If in Pull you can just blow compressed air backward through the radiator and it will clear off the dust.

If in Push, you need to remove 1 fan, blow that side out, and reinstall the fan. Then remove the other fan and do the same. Doing one at a time will help keep the radiator mounted properly during cleaning.

Be careful not to bump, rub or crush any of the fins. They are VERY soft on the H100i and easy to bend, which will cause blockage and lower airflow.
 
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Ok, I'll just say it this way, the Fan's are below the radiator so that would be push..I think, sorry about the lack of knowledge when it comes the exact names. ( I feel like such a noob )
 

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I don't have dust in my room, well not much. I clean my room every day, I have a ocpd, at least for my room.
 

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The only thing you left off was to hold the fan blades still while doing that so you don't burn up the bearing or bushing.

 

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I remove the fans and pull it out of the case a bit then use compressed air to clean it.
Depending on the dust 2 times a year.

 

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Sorry, it's been quite a while since I've been here.
So, if I ued a MetrVac, shouldn't I or anyone be worried or scared about damaging the small fins in the RAD or the Fan's??.
I heard from a Corsair tech that I could clean radiator with a compressed air can or a soft bristle brush"