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Started by TiAvenger, April 14, 2009, 10:23:23 PM

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April 14, 2009, 10:23:23 PM Last Edit: April 15, 2009, 11:38:55 AM by TiAvenger
So I was down in the garage happily sanding away at my styrofoam plug (expanded bead stuff like in packing materials) and I occurred to me just now, is that a big time fire hazard?

I mainly worried about dust in the air and an ignition source (the water heater.)  I had the garage door opened about 2 feet, and there was no visible dust in the air when I finished up.


Am I going to get blowed up tonight while I sleep?  :'(

scott_araujo

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April 14, 2009, 10:34:43 PM
Anything flammable can become explosive if it turns into dust and has an ignition source.  Saw dust can do very impressive things.  Just keep the door open and have a cheap box fan running to blow the dust out.  Vacuum up when you're done and you should be fine.

Scott

TiAvenger

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April 14, 2009, 10:37:48 PM
Yeah, kinda what i figured, I have fine memories of flour bombs as a kid.

MrFryMoto

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April 15, 2009, 08:55:59 AM
so... where's the pictures of this plug?!  ;D
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TiAvenger

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April 15, 2009, 11:48:47 AM
In due time.
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