[Heathkit] PCBs

[Doug Renwick]

We are discussing PCBs in transformer oil.  Why is Agent Orange being added
to the discussion?  Do you have knowledge of Agent Orange being added to
transformer oil that hams might come in contact with?

Doug

I wasn't born in Saskatchewan, but I got here as soon as I could.

-----Original Message-----

The PCB issue is *NOT* a knee jerk reaction!

Personally, I have buried brother warriors that died of cancer 
*directly* attributable to Agen Orange.

It is *not* some "fallacy"!

One just passed within the last two years.

One other was in the rear of C-123 Providers and was tasked with dumping 
barrels of this crap into the hoppers for the spray system.

Regards, Bob - N0DGN


On 5/10/2015 10:55 AM, Doug Renwick wrote:
> Here we go again.  The knee jerk reaction to the mention of PCB.  I
suggest
> that those who wish to be truly informed to read more on the background of
> PCBs.  To get you started here is one that will give a balanced view.
>
> http://www.clearwater.org/news/pcbhealth.html
>
> "Why are PCBs called a `probable´ carcinogen?
>
> EPA´s regulations on cancer-causing chemicals use the term `probable´ when
a
> chemical is known to cause cancer in animals and where there is evidence
> that suggests that it causes cancer in humans but which is not
conclusive."
>
>
> Also consider the dosage rate, the concentration and the method of
entrance
> (ingestion) used in the tests.  Like AF4K, I believe the scare about PCBs
is
> over reaction.  As a precaution, I would not ingest anything containing
PCB.
> Personally I do not have a problem handling it or getting an oil
containing
> PCB on my skin.  Of course I would wash as soon as possible as just a
> precaution.
>
>   
>
> Doug


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