Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
"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.

Fine Edwin P.

Will this link be a good resource?
http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/

None the less though, I believe removing or encapsulation [I'll try to work
on my spelling ability] asbestos is not somthing a homeowner / DIY 'r shoud
dive into lightly. And recommending DIY's is not in the public's best
interest. I'm only trying to say it is dangerous and should not be down -
played.

Read this information

http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/ashome.html\

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Zyp