"Zyp" wrote in message
I'm glad that Edwin P. used water to deter fibers from becoming air born.
I wonder though, if he used a "suffactent" or "glycol" added to his water
to keep the fibers contained.

Proper spelling is surfactant. Matter of fact, I did as it breaks the
tension on the water and makes it wet better.

I also wonder what he did with the materials he
"scraped?" Did he just throw it in the local trash? Did he consider how
it is a problem at the dump? Did he consider all those other folks who
may be exposed to his material? And yes, sorry Edwin P., but that
material still belongs to you.

Nope, it belongs to the dump now. Actually, the dump has been sold to a
company that dumps ash from incinerators. If you take the time to look up
how to dispose of some asbestos containing materials, you put in in plastic
bags and take it to the dump. Really, have you checked?


[It could come back and haunt you in the future.] I wonder
what other "precautions" were taken to protect others who might not be
aware of the materials they handled while Edwin P. - "I'll still sleep
well in my house"

Just to clarify, I sleep well in my house, on long flights, and most hotel
rooms.

I know you have good intentions, but you really should educate yourself
about asbestos and how it can be handled safely. And how to protect
yourself if there are concerns as there can be under certain circumstanses.
It can be handled, touched, you can even lick it with no harm.

I don't denly that there were situtations in mines, shipyards and a few
other places where the dangers of the fibers were hidden once it was known
potential problems did exist. That does not mean that all asbestos is bad
and will kill. Keep in mind, encapsulation is one of the best ways to make
it safe. You can encapsulate the fibers in paint.

Here are a few more tips
Removing asbestos from your home
If you do choose to remove the non-licensable asbestos materials yourself it
will help if you take the following precautions:

a.. wear a dust mask approved for asbestos;
b.. wear a disposable overall
c.. keep other people away from the working area;
d.. wet the material well with water containing a little washing up
liquid; check that there is no potential for contact with electricity first;
e.. always remove whole sheets or components; do not break them up
f.. place any loose or small items in strong plastic labelled bags and
seal;
g.. clean up all dust with a damp cloth and then seal it in a plastic bag
whilst damp;
h.. do not use a domestic vacuum cleaner as dust may pass through the
filter.