LensPen Hurricane Blower Air Blower Bulb
The LensPen Hurricane Blower is a professional-grade air blower bulb designed for the safe removal of dust and loose particles from camera sensors, lenses, filters, telescope eyepieces, and other sensitive optical surfaces. As the first step in any proper optical cleaning routine, an air blower removes the coarser dust particles before any cloth or cleaning fluid touches the surface - preventing these particles from being dragged across the glass and causing fine scratches. Using a quality blower at this stage is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your optical equipment.
Contact-Free and Safe Cleaning
The key advantage of an air blower over a brush or cloth is that it removes dust without any physical contact with the optical surface. Even the softest brush can grind a dust particle into a delicate anti-reflection coating if used carelessly. The Hurricane Blower eliminates this risk entirely - a strong directed jet of air dislodges loose particles and carries them away from the surface, leaving it clean and untouched.
For situations where the nozzle might accidentally make contact with the surface being cleaned - inside a camera body, deep inside a focuser, or when cleaning small eyepiece lenses - the tip of the nozzle is fitted with a silicone protective cover. This soft cap prevents any scratching or damage to the optical surface or camera interior in the event of accidental contact, adding an extra layer of safety during delicate cleaning operations.
Double Valve System
One of the most important features of the Hurricane Blower is its double valve mechanism. Many basic blower bulbs have a significant drawback: when you release the bulb after squeezing it, it draws air back in through the same nozzle - and with it, any dust particles that were just blown off the surface. The Hurricane Blower's double valve prevents this entirely. One valve controls the outflow of air through the nozzle, while a second valve allows fresh air to enter the bulb from the rear when it re-inflates. Dust is blown away and stays away - it cannot be sucked back onto the surface you just cleaned.
Materials and Durability
The bulb body is made from high-quality non-toxic rubber that is resistant to both high and low temperatures. This means the Hurricane Blower performs reliably whether you are using it in a warm indoor setting or outside on a cold winter night at the telescope. The rubber retains its elasticity across a wide temperature range and does not become stiff or brittle with age, ensuring consistent performance over years of use. The firm squeeze and strong air output make it effective even for stubborn dust particles that lighter blowers struggle to shift.
Where to Use the Hurricane Blower
The Hurricane Blower is suitable for a wide range of sensitive optical equipment:
- Camera sensors and mirror boxes - removing dust before sensor cleaning swabs are used
- Camera and photographic lenses - front and rear elements
- Telescope eyepieces and objective lenses
- Astronomical filters
- Microscope objectives and eyepieces
- Binocular and spotting scope optics
As a general rule, the air blower should always be the first tool you reach for when cleaning any optical surface. Only after loose dust has been removed with the blower should you proceed to cleaning with a brush, cloth, or cleaning fluid.
Technical Specifications
| Type |
air blower bulb |
| Valve system |
double valve - prevents dust re-intake |
| Nozzle tip |
silicone protective cover |
| Body material |
high-quality non-toxic rubber |
| Temperature resistance |
resistant to high and low temperatures |
| Suitable for |
camera sensors, lenses, filters, telescope and microscope optics |
