1 Apr
2002
1 Apr
'02
5:33 a.m.
On April 1, Stan Barr wrote:
I've been soldering now for around 45 years, and I
used to do a lot
of bullet casting so I've handled a *lot* of lead in my time.
I was taken ill a few years ago with some symptons that could be
remotely explained by heavy metal poisoning so I was thoroughly tested.
My lead levels were right on the average for someone living in an
urban environment. So if you're sensible I don't see a problem.
Don't eat sandwiches while you're soldering...and wash your hands when
you're done ;-) Lead in gasoline (petrol over here) was a bigger
problem.
What did those heavy metal teste involve, if you don't mind my
asking?
Resin flux is a known carcinogen, so don't breathe
the fumes.
Oh, yuck, I didn't know that...I think I'll invest in one of those
filtered blowers.
-Dave
--
Dave McGuire "...it's leaving me this unpleasant,
St. Petersburg, FL damp feeling on my shorts..." -Sridhar