[NJARC] ASBESTOS in old radios -- any suggestions?

[Nick Senker]

The danger of asbestos is airborn fibers that can be inhaled so encapsulating the fibers prevents this.  They used to sell something in paint stores called Bondex, a powder coating (when mixed with water) for concrete surfaces  and cinder blocks.  I think it is mostly cement or mortar mix.  It seems that this would form a good coating and be resistant to heat.  Nick Senker

-----Original Message-----
>From: john ruccolo <jr6v6gt at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Jul 19, 2006 2:14 PM
>To: New Jersey Antique Radio Club <njarc at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: [NJARC] ASBESTOS in old radios -- any suggestions?
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>Hi Folks,
>
>OK, now that we've given capacitors in series a
>thorough flogging, I have a question for you:
>
>Recently, I bought a small late 30's Zenith wood set.
>The cabinet is a very nice style, but in poor
>condition. When I pulled the chassis, I was dismayed
>to find a layer of what appears to be asbestos
>(glued?) to the wood under the chassis.
>
>What is the safest way to stabilize this stuff? I
>think trying to remove it is a *bad* idea. Is there
>something I can spray it with to "seal" it and isolate
>it? Maybe clear polyurethane?
>
>Any sugesstions would be appreciated.
>
>Yours in mesothelioma,
>
>JR
>
>
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