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> OT: I think I got myself sick welding galvanised, calling any real welders....
Scott S
post Jul 30 2010, 03:18 PM
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Built a muffler last night (really pleased with how it came out and sounds). Woke up with a sore throat. By lunch a had just a touch of the shakes. Called the FLAPS where I bought some of the piping and they guy said it was galvanised. When I bought the stuff, I specifically asked about this, as it was hard to tell if the parts were coated (not the usual sheen). The other guy said he thought they were just aluminized and would be fine to weld. Being a beginner - I believed him.

Any idea how this will last? I spent a continuous 2-3 hours last night breathing this crap. I litterally feel like I have a mild flu.

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post Jul 30 2010, 05:52 PM
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Hmmm I was just wondering about this, so is the same concern true with Zinc coated pieces?
Also would brazing get things hot enough to "burn" such coatings?
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post Jul 30 2010, 07:13 PM
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QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ Jul 30 2010, 04:52 PM) *

Hmmm I was just wondering about this, so is the same concern true with Zinc coated pieces?
Also would brazing get things hot enough to "burn" such coatings?

It's zinc-oxide fumes that cause the symptoms. From what I've read, it's unpleasant but not fatal or long-lasting.

Galvanizing is essentially zinc-plating. Slightly different process, but the same metal.

Yes, brazing would cause the same issues.
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