When welding galvanized metal it is a good idea to have plenty of milk at
hand. All of the welders that I have worked with these many years state
that milk helps counteract the effect of the fumes
GOT MILK?
Mark
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> From: Zink <zink@pdq.net>
> To: Dudley Simons <drs1005@esc.cam.ac.uk>
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: re welding galvanised
> Date: Wednesday, January 28, 1998 11:51 AM
>
> Dudley Simons wrote:
> >
> > The fumes are toxic.
> > As an ex welder, I speak from bitter experience that the effects of
> > inhaling fumes when welding galvanised. Fume fever After you have had
it once, next time the exposure level required to
> > bring on an attack will be lower.
>
>
> Very well put Dudley, most amateur welders do not know the risks
> involved in welding. Most think that the only risks are fire or heat
> related.
>
> Question, "How long does it take to look at a HOT metal object?"
> Answer, "Not long if you pick it up bare handed."
>
> Larry Zink
> 1964 Spitfire4 Mk1
> Houston
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