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03-02-2020, 02:56 AM
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Location: San Bernardino, CA
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I bought myself a wire stripper from Ebay for removing copper from insulated wire. When I was stripping the power cable of an old microwave, I notice the insulation was covered in a white powder. Asbestos?
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03-02-2020, 06:05 AM
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NO, NOT asbestos.
It's basically talcum powder, to keep the conductors from sticking to the insulation.
I swear, y'all are asbestos crazed out there.
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03-02-2020, 09:58 AM
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Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by turf3
I swear, y'all are asbestos crazed out there.
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Because of one question? I swear you're off your meds sometimes.  |
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03-02-2020, 10:45 AM
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You haven't seen the hysterical posts over in the "House" section everytime someone sees white powder in their house after paint, flooring, or drywall work.
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03-02-2020, 02:07 PM
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Location: Seattle
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Quote:
Originally Posted by turf3
NO, NOT asbestos.
It's basically talcum powder, to keep the conductors from sticking to the insulation.
I swear, y'all are asbestos crazed out there.
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Unless it's talcum powder contaminated with... dunDunDUN... asbestos.  |
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