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cancerous heat lamps?

cornbreadandmilk

cornbreadandmilk

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so or a long time now i have been using the cheap small walmart heat lamps. (work lamps) they get the job done and keep temperatures within reason, but I noticed a few months ago that these lamps also say that they contain lead etc and that the state of California says to wash your hands after touching them.

should i really be concerned ?

what are the lamps themselves made of the out side metal I mean?

I HAVE TRIED NOT TO TOUCH THEM LOL

so I am considering getting rid of them, but do other heat lamps come with this warning?

discuss!:madeuce:
 
Even Christmas lights have that warning. I'm really not sure myself... However, I think it would take quite a bit of exposure for there to be any problems. Good question..
 
I would switch to pads simply for the reduction of fire hazard and better electric efficiency.
 
id like to swap sometime down the road but now its just not in the cards, it would be nice to build a rack. see the Christmas light thing makes my the its so internal part
 
As far as I can tell, the lead is involved in the internal structure, possibly where the wires are soldered in. My brother does some electronics work, he says that almost all lights have lead solder in them.
 
hikisquid said:
As far as I can tell, the lead is involved in the internal structure, possibly where the wires are soldered in. My brother does some electronics work, he says that almost all lights have lead solder in them.
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is it possible the covers have lead in them because if thats all then i dont care
 
I don't much about incandescent bulbs, but some compact fluorescent bulbs are made from leaded glass. The glass itself is impregnated with lead, though I have never heard of this being a hazard. In fact, I'd wager the windows in your home aren't lead-free. And they don't come with a cancer warning. I would not be completely comfortable, is there a number or website for customer service anywhere on the packaging?
 
Chip said:
I don't much about incandescent bulbs, but some compact fluorescent bulbs are made from leaded glass. The glass itself is impregnated with lead, though I have never heard of this being a hazard. In fact, I'd wager the windows in your home aren't lead-free. And they don't come with a cancer warning. I would not be completely comfortable, is there a number or website for customer service anywhere on the packaging?
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unfortunately there is no number :(
 
There is a manufacturer's name on there somewhere. Use the power of Google!
 
the solder is lead-based most likely, possibly some other internals too. The metal reflector should be made of aluminum.

I'm sure my Nikon D300's owner's manual has something from the State of Kalifornia about my camera causing cancer; everything in Kalifornia causes cancer.... :shrugs: :confused:
 
HerpsOfNM said:
the solder is lead-based most likely, possibly some other internals too. The metal reflector should be made of aluminum.

I'm sure my Nikon D300's owner's manual has something from the State of Kalifornia about my camera causing cancer; everything in Kalifornia causes cancer.... :shrugs: :confused:
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these were my original thoughts but i am extremely paranoid
 
Reminds me of the big stink about lead paint, I always thought as long as your kids aren't growing up licking the paint then they'll be fine. If they are licking paint however, I think the lead is the least of their problems :p Even so, I still buy lead free candles. I'm a hypocrite.
 
Lead paint is less serious for adults, but very serious for children. Kids can lick the walls and be fine, it's the issue of flaking paint over time, and ANY sanding that might be done down the road. It can be inhaled as easily as ingested. I've seen footage of kids who became mentally retarded from lead paint exposure.
 
Chip said:
Lead paint is less serious for adults, but very serious for children. Kids can lick the walls and be fine, it's the issue of flaking paint over time, and ANY sanding that might be done down the road. It can be inhaled as easily as ingested. I've seen footage of kids who became mentally retarded from lead paint exposure.
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that horrible i have heard a major problem with the roman empire was they began making lead pipes which poisoned them
 
Just the act of opening and closing a door or window with lead paint can create lead filled dust particles in the air. Lead paint is a huge deal.

I think you will be fine with your heat lamp though. Maybe make a point to wash your hands after moving it around and for heavens sake keep your tongue off of it :p
 
I totally second not licking it! :p

I mean, they still use lead for solder, so it must be okay to use in lights still. My brother buys big spools of it, he wears rubber gloves when working with it and keeps his workstation clean.
 
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