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| Scott S |
 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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
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| rick 918-S |
Jul 30 2010, 05:04 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,492 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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Scott,
Galv is accumulative. It never really leaves your system. The sickness will pass but you will more sensetive to the fumes next time. Take some real asprin for the headache at the back of your skull and eye sockets and drink milk. The milk will help with the throat and the nausia. Becareful out there kids. |
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| tomeric914 |
Jul 31 2010, 08:22 PM
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One Lap of America in a 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,259 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 9,101 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Jul 30 2010, 07:04 PM)  ... and drink milk. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You have what is referred to as Metal Fume Fever which has flu like symptoms. Old timers say to drink a pint of milk before and after welding galvanized. Better to have proper ventilation and a respirator. |
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Posts in this topic
Scott Schroeder OT: I think I got myself sick welding galvanised Jul 30 2010, 03:18 PM
Andyrew It is poison..
I used to weld the stuff all day,... Jul 30 2010, 03:33 PM Bleyseng yes, bad stuff!!! Jul 30 2010, 03:56 PM charliew Don't play dumb when you do something you... Jul 30 2010, 04:27 PM
pktzygt The proper respirator is not "THAT" expe... Jul 30 2010, 04:30 PM Andyrew Charlie,
Nearly impossible welding is my name... Jul 30 2010, 04:34 PM charliew I'm sorry but I never had a good experience tr... Jul 30 2010, 05:03 PM rdauenhauer Hmmm I was just wondering about this, so is the sa... Jul 30 2010, 05:52 PM davesprinkle
Hmmm I was just wondering about this, so is the s... Jul 30 2010, 07:13 PM jea69 sometimes when i have to weld galvanized parts, an... Jul 31 2010, 03:20 AM Gint Jeez Scott...
I never believe what FLAPS guys tel... Jul 31 2010, 07:33 AM brant
Jeez Scott...
I never believe what FLAPS guys te... Jul 31 2010, 07:53 AM charliew I'm to old to put up with dumb ass people. I w... Jul 31 2010, 12:56 PM sww914 If I weld 1 spot of galvanized I immediately have ... Jul 31 2010, 03:59 PM jimtab
If I weld 1 spot of galvanized I immediately have... Jul 31 2010, 09:22 PM |
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