FWIW, don't weld Galvanized either... its bad juju.
For those of you that weld........
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REZARF said:
It can be done, but your right it has it's dangers with it...Here's a post from another forum:
Question...
Quote: WHEN WELDING GALVANIZED MATERIALS, DOES THE GALVANIZE EMIT TOXIC FUMES? Quote
Answer...
Quote: Yes and are for-sure something to avoid. The fumes can cause irritation to the eye, nose and throat. The inhalation of excessive zinc fumes can place you or the operator over the PEL (permissible exposure limit) and cause metal fume fever. Ozone can also be emitted and prolonged exposure to ozone can cause lung damage.
The best advice, work in a properly ventilated area, use a supplied air welding hood and keep your head out of the plume. Not a bad idea to have specific training for welding safety, if regulated by OSHA 29CFR. Quote
Wow I buy the stuff by the gallon
i have had galvanized sickness, it is no joke, i thought i had pneumonia. and the kicker is i was not welding, myself but was in an enclosed area when the welders were welding.
toy4xfun said:
Oh...bummer!
Scary stuff! Good post keeping everyone in the know!!!
ntsqd
technerd
I'd like to see this sticky-ified.
I work in a shop where welding is constant for extended periods of time . Aluminum mig , tig stainless , mild steel and aluminum .
Welding ventilation is the difference between a good day and a bad on some days . The coatings used on some metals are TOXIC to all in the shop . Knowing the materials and coatings you are dealing with is the key to your health both in the home shop and work place alike .
There are those I work with who are quote " old school " and will throw on a helmet and weld anything ,that being said they all have serious health issues and seem to be always coughing up a lung . Lessons learned !!
Mike , moose
Welding ventilation is the difference between a good day and a bad on some days . The coatings used on some metals are TOXIC to all in the shop . Knowing the materials and coatings you are dealing with is the key to your health both in the home shop and work place alike .
There are those I work with who are quote " old school " and will throw on a helmet and weld anything ,that being said they all have serious health issues and seem to be always coughing up a lung . Lessons learned !!
Mike , moose
This scared me since I had done it before. Read this then,I welded on a spring hanger that had a bolt covered in anti-sieve and stopped looked up and fumes that knocked my brother to the ground choking for air. lucky got him outside and fresh air fixed him up after about about 5 minutes of coughing. You can never be to careful lucky I was using a fan or could have been us both knocked out
cruiserjunkie said:
Wow, well glad you ended up ok! I bought a mask to weld questionable material after reading this.
ntsqd
technerd
A mask is a good idea no matter what, but don't count on it filtering out everything. Some of the filters have a set life span once removed from their sealed bag, so know what you've got and act accordingly.
ntsqd said:
Absolutely...great advice.
