On Oct 18, 6:28*pm, Simon C. . wrote:
I've a free-standing [15 yrs old?] electric oil-filled rad in the
spare room downstairs, what I pretentiously call my 'office'.

I notice the carpet underneath has developed a stain, puddle shaped.
No real colour or smell, but I can only assume the radiator has leaked
oil. The stain doesn't really bother me as its barely visible in the
corner, but is it safe? I'll be repacing the radiator, but should I
rip the carpet up too? Not likely to contain dioxins or similar
nasties is it? The room is well used and don't want to end up
poisoning our kids - or us really.

At 15 yrs old, no, no PCBs/dioxins.


NT