Dubs Chops Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I know that i should not stick my head directly into the fumes. but I have been pouring in my garage and it is freezing butt cold outside, I dont have a respirator or a venthood, but I do crack the garage door about 1' for some ventalation, exactely how dangerous are the fumes? Am I taking many years off of my life by doing this? anyone else pour like i do in the garage without alot of ventalation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorlings Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Most of the plastics are a PVC based resin. JMHO... They are not good to breath!!!! There is a reason why the hazardous labels are put on them and the MSDS sheets are on the sites. Me personally.... I'm not taking any chances. I just put another $50 in to my exhaust hood and for the very time today my wife asked what I was doing as she walked by to change the laundry in the basement and I told her pouring baits. She said really, I couldn't tell. I had just finished pouring so I had taken my safety goggles and respirator off. Bottom line to me... safety first. My workshop is roughly 11' x 20' and I have the following: Exhaust hood that measures 4' x 3' x 2' with a range hood with 250rpm fan vented directly outside Inline booster fan half way from my range hood to the window I vent out of Safety goggles that cover my eyes completely (not just for splashing of plastic but to protect my eyes from fumes) Respirator that I change the cartridges after 8 hours of use Still looking for a decent pair of gloves My only advice is you only get one go round at this game of life and for me I sleep better at night know I have taken some good precautions to avoid something that bad that could take years off my life if not handled properly. Sorry for the long winded rant but safety is a pretty big topic for me. I can send some pics of my set up if you'd like. Just PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Custom Baits Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Dub, I pour just like you in the garage with it cracked, but I'm new to this too and it sounds like maybe we should be a little more precautious. I'd like to hear from more guys too about this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 A respirator is a must. I know of no studies done on worm plastic but something tells me the smoke/fumes are not good. Ever notice them making you cough? Your body it telling you something. Probably much worse than smoking. A respirator is not expensive....$15-30 depending. I wouldn't pour without one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojon Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Use a ventilation system,and a mask.The best you can afford,or make.My lungs are shot,and I think that a lot of it was when I first started to pour,my basement would have a constant haze,and coughing was the general rule.There was no vent.STUPID,STUPID!!!:eek:I always use a vent at least,Even when I made the CD about tube dipping I had to hollar over the venting.I always use a vent,or dip outside.Most of the time I have the stove vent going,and a gentle fan coming from behind me.Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markley34 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 A respirator is a must. I know of no studies done on worm plastic but something tells me the smoke/fumes are not good. Ever notice them making you cough? Your body it telling you something. Probably much worse than smoking. A respirator is not expensive....$15-30 depending. I wouldn't pour without one Where is a good place to get respirator for that price? THX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorlings Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I picked mine up at Home Depot. If you read the MSDS sheet for the plastic it will tell you what type of respirator is needed. *At least it says it on Calhoun's MSDS Sheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastorshane Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I never pour with out my resperator and good venting. I got mine at sears for like $20-25. I too caughed and got head aches. Now no problems!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Custom Baits Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I will definately get me a respirator now. I never have noticed any irritation yet nor have I coughed from it, but I don't want to get to that point either. Can someone post a picture of thier respirator so I know what it looks like??? Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Here's a link to a good respirator........ Small 3M 5000 Series Organic Vapor and P95 Respirator We use these in pest control. They are very effective, and worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassgrabber Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I also pour in my garage and I have a things that I do that make a difference.. Since I do not have an exhaust fan, I have my garage door all the way open, the window behind me open, and I have a fan placed 2 ft from my heating plates that sucks in the fumes and blows them outside. (You can have your doors and windows open in San Diego in January) An yes I wear a heavy duty 3M mask..(Had a respirator until my dog tore it to pieces..Buying a new one tonight) The cross circulation and the fan pulling out the smoke and fumes makes a difference. Garage still has the aroma of the upper hand scent that lingers, but so far so good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
