Re: re welding galvanised

[Zink <zink@pdq.net>]

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