Steve Barker LT wrote:
YEP.

"xPosTech" wrote in message
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Do you *know* what you're talking about?

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Ted

I guess I can only relate by my *personal* experience. I admit the *chance*
might be slim, but it wasn't for my father. He worked as a driller on water
and oil rigs for 10 years, then, worked as a HVAC [heating] installer,
service, and owner for the next 22 years. During that time he handled a
considerable amount of asbestos heating insulation on ducts and in the wheat
paste used to seal those ducts.

And, after considerable medical diagnosis, he *was* diagnosed with
Mesotheloma cancer of the lungs.

There is a considerable increase of risk if you smoke, and he did. Those
that didn't smoke though in his trade ended up with Mesotheloma as well
though. [Friends I grew up knowing.]

For those who want to be cautious, do so. I am. I'm in the HVACR trade,
[36 years now] and when ever we come across this hazardous material, we
recommend it's removal by professionals that are licensed and insured for
that type of work. BTW: It really isn't that expensive to *just do it
right.!*

FWIW: My family, friends and the general population is worth more than
saving a couple of buck$.

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Zyp