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Re: lv-ab: Lead Ballast

From: Lew Hodgett (no email)
Date: Sun Apr 08 2007 - 23:51:29 EDT

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    Steve Wight wrote:
    > Someone on this list made me a believer about the hazards of lead
    > oxide - I have some 30 kg. ingots I want to use as movable ballast.
    > Any suggestions on casing them for handling?
    Having reclaimed and poured about 30,000 lbs of lead for a ballast,
    makes me ask a question.

    WHY?

    Once you have the boat trimmed with lead ballast pigs, why move them,
    especially 30KG ingots?

    Lew

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