A warning about brake cleaner

[mdemeglio]

I just came upon this and wanted to pass it on. This guy used common brake cleaner to prep an area for welding (MIG w/ gas) and almost killed himself because of the fumes created when he hit a tiny puddle of brake cleaner while welding. I know there's a few different kinds of brake cleaner out there but just be aware this danger is out there. Here's the full story from the horse's mouth:

http://www.brewracingframes.com/87c8ee40.jpg

 

[swampthing]

Good find - that is intense!
Glad the author is 'mostly' OK.

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Good to see he is around to talk about it. He got really lucky. You have to be really careful when in the shop for all sorts of things. Good reminder right here. Thanks for posting this here.