Asbestos

Treasure Beach Forum: TB Runnin's: Asbestos
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By observer on Thursday, August 02, 2012 - 11:58 pm: Edit Post

I wonder if TB people pass by and see the condition of the asbestos water pipe. for days the NWC been trying to install a new connection just below the ice depot and they cant get it right.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By 2cents on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - 12:51 am: Edit Post

asbestos in a water pipe. Are you speaking of the substance used as a fire retardant or is that a company name?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By turey on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - 10:54 am: Edit Post

I believe the risk from asbestos water pipes happens when they are cut or broken and the asbestos becomes liberated from the cement. Breathing the dust may cause health problems.