Lead based soldering is the one thing that came in mind with the title. In the 80's it was pretty common for electricians to have the right 'breathing technique' to not inhale the fumes. XD
In a past employment, we operated a Lead extruder as part of the vulcanizing process. The operators were required to subject themselves to blood lead levels 4 times per year. The dangers were in the lead oxide dust that could be transferred from hand to mouth and injested.
I was sure that lead was once an additive in tyre manufacturing. Charles Goodyear tried chucking whatever he could find into the mixes he was experimenting on ( like Edison later) including lamp black and sulphur. I'm positive that tyres decades ago could be stored without deterioration for years n years . Not so today though as they just crack even if uninstalled and unused . Perhaps the lead additive is no longer included . The quality of domestic paint has reduced also .
Some were, somebody’s mind has just been blown..lol Rob this is the second main reason I help support your channel, just knowing there is at least someone else out there with common sense and not afraid to say it the way you do gives me a little hope..😂 and as always, you’re videos gets the mind thinking, which is the main reason everyone should support! Thanks Robert
I remember getting told at school not to put your pencil in your mouth or you could get lead poisoning, so if that's what teachers thought then kids have no hope
I recall my resentment when lead additive was removed from petrol . For one thing it meant a reduced life for my vehicle's exhaust valves and requirement for more expensive fuel to maintain same octane rating . Didn't take too long before minimum lead toxicity levels were then coincidently revised down also . It was illegal to burn sump oil for heating back then because of the concentration of lead blowby in the oil too .
I kind of remember , when I was very young , people told me not to lick my finger when turning a pages of a book (or newspapers). It was related to led based ink and press letters , I believe. Now , we are informed to wear a mask when led dust is present and a helmet if led falls from the sky , so what about home cleaning products (like Chlorine based) and the other stuff people use on a daily basis and the toxins that ingress into food products , with modern , industrial farming (never mind plastic packaging). I really don't understand how Rob is still alive , after handling all that dangerous stuff , most of his life . He , also , uses electric grinder , and welding machine and kilns and messes up with electricity...
There were two other ways we were susceptible to lead poisoning (both of which have been recognised and the risks removed) Lead in petrol and Lead water pipes! The warnings you give are both proportionate and good! ........ but do not be licking that flashing! ;o)
Lead also in the brass alloy fittings that can leach into the water at the high pressure during long periods of non -usage . The lead leaching out of crystal lead wine glasses into the wine and into the punch from crystal lead punch bowls gets some debate . My debate is that the phrase ,, crystal lead,, is actually an oxymoron
Depending on the source, lead exposure in food/water below 50 ppb or 15 micrograms/liter. It has been used in medicine, much like lithium, for treating mania and other nervous conditions. Solubility and dosage is important as a consideration.
Serious question: I never thought about the safety of lead before watching this, but suppose I happen to want to drill a hole in lead metal or saw a piece. Should I worry enough about the small chips and dust that creates and wear a mask? I probably wouldn't have thought of it until now.
Awesome video .. my father used lead based lettering paint in his sign business .. it lasted much longer than what we have now. Another thing that similar .. Asbestos .. many people used it in shingle form on the side of buildings as a fire retardant in places where hot dry weather could get a grass fire going .. the Asbestos would lower your chances of being burnt down .. then along comes the Asbestos police .. all the shingles need to be replaced .. more dust in the air .. everyone gets nuts again .. but those shingles make great barriers for people like welders who need to harness the sparks from torches, grinders, and arc welding! Common sense has been lost!
@@bouncyknight7827 .. my father lived to be 90 .. I can't be responsible for your safety .. just like Robert said. I grow organically in raised beds with made with used tires .. particles of rubber are pealed off those tires and float in the atmosphere people breathe .. yet no one gets upset because every car has 4 tires. Like Robert said .. safety is your responsibility .. not mine!
@@bouncyknight7827asbestos wall cladding was okay, is okay. I've just bought an old cheap house (sight unseen) that requires work in SA . I specifically asked if the roof was corrugated asbestos . I wasn't wanting to deal with and live around asbestos roofing because a number of factors cause it to deteriorate and flake off with time but asbestos wall cladding ain't a problem .
does your "lead paint is perfectly safe" apply also to pollution and house fires? what about leaded solder? i feel like you've completely neglected to mention gaseous forms
Lead based soldering is the one thing that came in mind with the title. In the 80's it was pretty common for electricians to have the right 'breathing technique' to not inhale the fumes. XD
I've been melting lead from batteries and the like since my early teens. I'm now in my mid 50's and I'm still here ( just) 😂😂😂
.. I was also thinking about how many people are dying from the lead in bullets! lol
Merry Christmas Rob to you and yours 🎄
I completely agree, thanks for making this.
My view on lead: Don't lick it, don't eat it, don't breathe it. Make batteries with it, not plumbing.
In a past employment, we operated a Lead extruder as part of the vulcanizing process. The operators were required to subject themselves to blood lead levels 4 times per year. The dangers were in the lead oxide dust that could be transferred from hand to mouth and injested.
I was sure that lead was once an additive in tyre manufacturing. Charles Goodyear tried chucking whatever he could find into the mixes he was experimenting on ( like Edison later) including lamp black and sulphur. I'm positive that tyres decades ago could be stored without deterioration for years n years . Not so today though as they just crack even if uninstalled and unused . Perhaps the lead additive is no longer included . The quality of domestic paint has reduced also .
Some were, somebody’s mind has just been blown..lol Rob this is the second main reason I help support your channel, just knowing there is at least someone else out there with common sense and not afraid to say it the way you do gives me a little hope..😂 and as always, you’re videos gets the mind thinking, which is the main reason everyone should support! Thanks Robert
Sugar of Lead will be one I look forward to!
I remember getting told at school not to put your pencil in your mouth or you could get lead poisoning, so if that's what teachers thought then kids have no hope
I recall my resentment when lead additive was removed from petrol . For one thing it meant a reduced life for my vehicle's exhaust valves and requirement for more expensive fuel to maintain same octane rating . Didn't take too long before minimum lead toxicity levels were then coincidently revised down also . It was illegal to burn sump oil for heating back then because of the concentration of lead blowby in the oil too .
Thanks for the info.
I kind of remember , when I was very young , people told me not to lick my finger when turning a pages of a book (or newspapers). It was related to led based ink and press letters , I believe. Now , we are informed to wear a mask when led dust is present and a helmet if led falls from the sky , so what about home cleaning products (like Chlorine based) and the other stuff people use on a daily basis and the toxins that ingress into food products , with modern , industrial farming (never mind plastic packaging).
I really don't understand how Rob is still alive , after handling all that dangerous stuff , most of his life . He , also , uses electric grinder , and welding machine and kilns and messes up with electricity...
I've heard that drinking lots of milk helps if you've been around lead, don't know if it's true. It was from an old plumber.
that guy just wanted you to rely less on your fucked up pipes! haha
Edetate, maybe one of the salts of. It's a food additive even.
There were two other ways we were susceptible to lead poisoning (both of which have been recognised and the risks removed) Lead in petrol and Lead water pipes!
The warnings you give are both proportionate and good! ........ but do not be licking that flashing! ;o)
Lead also in the brass alloy fittings that can leach into the water at the high pressure during long periods of non -usage . The lead leaching out of crystal lead wine glasses into the wine and into the punch from crystal lead punch bowls gets some debate . My debate is that the phrase ,, crystal lead,, is actually an oxymoron
Depending on the source, lead exposure in food/water below 50 ppb or 15 micrograms/liter. It has been used in medicine, much like lithium, for treating mania and other nervous conditions. Solubility and dosage is important as a consideration.
I want to know more about Mercury and why it was found in large amounts in a pyramid somewhere
Serious question: I never thought about the safety of lead before watching this, but suppose I happen to want to drill a hole in lead metal or saw a piece. Should I worry enough about the small chips and dust that creates and wear a mask? I probably wouldn't have thought of it until now.
you should wear a mask every time you're creating dust, honestly
Im one of the wierdos that are worried about picking my nose and rubbing my eyes after Soldering a bunch 😂
Especially don't handle hot chilli peppers then .
So the lesson here is don't be "lead" up the garden path.
Common sense is the order of the day.👍
I guess it depends on what you are doing in the shower! Haha!
Awesome video .. my father used lead based lettering paint in his sign business .. it lasted much longer than what we have now. Another thing that similar .. Asbestos .. many people used it in shingle form on the side of buildings as a fire retardant in places where hot dry weather could get a grass fire going .. the Asbestos would lower your chances of being burnt down .. then along comes the Asbestos police .. all the shingles need to be replaced .. more dust in the air .. everyone gets nuts again .. but those shingles make great barriers for people like welders who need to harness the sparks from torches, grinders, and arc welding! Common sense has been lost!
Are you advocating for asbestos to be used again?
You know how deadly and impossible to remove from the body that stuff is?
@@bouncyknight7827 .. my father lived to be 90 .. I can't be responsible for your safety .. just like Robert said. I grow organically in raised beds with made with used tires .. particles of rubber are pealed off those tires and float in the atmosphere people breathe .. yet no one gets upset because every car has 4 tires. Like Robert said .. safety is your responsibility .. not mine!
asbestos is still being used now, we just treat it better to reduce the dangers.
@@bouncyknight7827asbestos wall cladding was okay, is okay. I've just bought an old cheap house (sight unseen) that requires work in SA . I specifically asked if the roof was corrugated asbestos . I wasn't wanting to deal with and live around asbestos roofing because a number of factors cause it to deteriorate and flake off with time but asbestos wall cladding ain't a problem .
I am not concerned about lead, I started melting and casting it at 9-10 years old. Handle it. But I'm not going to make a dinner plate from it.
does your "lead paint is perfectly safe" apply also to pollution and house fires? what about leaded solder? i feel like you've completely neglected to mention gaseous forms
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