SAFETY NOTICE: Welding around dry cleaning equipment

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Just a heads up....http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/TetrachloroethyleneThe chemical used in dry cleaning is the same garbage that is used in some brake cleaners. When welded on, they produce phosgene gas.I almost got suckered into this today.Glad that "little voice" said to do some research first.Glad I declined to weld on some stainless from the local dry cleanser's machine drum.Guys & gals stay safe out there.Miller Dynasty 200DXMiller Spectrum 250DMiller Millermatic 200Bunch of old blue dinosaurs....
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Reply:IDK.  I'm all about safety, but if you cleaned the part off good with acetone and bushing before the weld and had some slight air movement away from you while you were tigging, I think you'd be fine.TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:I would advise you to carry out thorough research before you begin welding around dry cleaning equipment. This is the best way to avoid any problems that are faced during the welding process.welding protective clothing