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    • 11 Jul 1998 at 11:51 am #283953
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      I just designed/built my own steam humidifier out of, among other things, ABS pipes & fittings. There is steam going through these pipes. Am I going to be breathing in toxins and carcinogens? If so, (a) what should I have used, (b) Ive already been exposed for an hour. Is that bad?Charles

    • 11 Jul 1998 at 1:56 pm #303864
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      Unless it is very low or no pressure or well supported, the piping is going to soften and sag. It is only designed for low temperatures, not steam temperature.: I just designed/built my own steam humidifier out of, : among other things, ABS pipes & fittings. There is : steam going through these pipes. Am I going : to be breathing in toxins and carcinogens? If so, : (a) what should I have used, (b) Ive already been : exposed for an hour. Is that bad?: Charles

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