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Edited by Gaara444:
12/24/2013 4:40:37 PM
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Guys I'm afraid
I was switching light bulbs in my room and the one that no longer worked (A Florescent bulb) broke at the top. I freaked out, quickly took it off, threw it in the trash and took the trash out. I cleaned up whatever broken glass was there cleaned the area thoroughly. Am I still in danger of the effects?
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1 Reply[i]ROGER! WITHOUT HIM THE LIGHTBULB WILL HAVE NOTHING TO WARM[/i]
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2 RepliesYou're probably fine, but here are the cleanup instructions. [url]http://epa.gov/hg/spills/[/url] This appears to be the only major thing you haven't already done: [quote]OPTIONAL STEP: It is OPTIONAL to use commercially available powdered sulfur to absorb the beads that are too small to see. The sulfur does two things: (1) it makes the mercury easier to see since there may be a color change from yellow to brown and (2) it binds the mercury so that it can be easily removed and suppresses the vapor of any missing mercury. Where to get commercialized sulfur? It may be supplied as mercury vapor absorbent in mercury spill kits, which can be purchased from laboratory, chemical supply and hazardous materials response supply manufacturers. Note: Powdered sulfur may stain fabrics a dark color. When using powdered sulfur, do not breathe in the powder as it can be moderately toxic. Additionally, users should read and understand product information before use. [/quote]
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3 RepliesIncandescent master race :D [spoiler]Yes I know they use more electricity but god damn it, I want a light bulb not a weak little torch on the ceiling.[/spoiler]
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Mercury poisoning takes a looong time to manifest. The chemical impact has to cascade before you know its going to be a problem. However, there is not a ton of mercury in florescent bulbs. Since you got rid of it quickly, I am 99% sure you'll be fine. I have accidentally broken plenty of florescent bulbs, and I took care of them quickly and limited contact, and I am without mercury problems. If like 50 over my life has not taken me out, I really doubt one or two in yours is cause for concern. Rein in that hypochondria, young floodian. You'll be fine.
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2 RepliesBuy a fancy hat so you can be the Mad Hatter :D
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Edited by Progo: 12/24/2013 4:48:29 PMJust air out the room, you'll be fine. I've done it a lot, and I am perfectly healthy XD [spoiler]no, actually you are totally -blam!-ed and will probably die 10 years sooner now[/spoiler]
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You might be, glass inhalation
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Try sucking an exhaust pipe.
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I inhale that shit.
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It's not nearly enough
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2 RepliesWhat are you talking about? Its broken glass, not a vampire bite.
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You need to get to Elysium, Max.
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How many watts?
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You'll be fine.
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You've lost 6 months of your life. Roll again?
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You'll be fine. A florescent bulb broke in the bathroom of our boat and my mom said it wouldn't hurt us at all. She's a doctor.
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Unless you see Creeper outside your house with binoculars and a bottle of lotion, you have nothing to be afraid about :)
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Ur fine there isn't enough gas in there to be dangerous but if u want to be sure open a window and turn on a fan.
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13 RepliesI broke a fluorescent bulb once and I'm totally fine. *twitch* See? Fine.
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Was it a long tube fluorescent light, or one of the new coiled ones? Realistically you should be fine. The mercury vapor would be the most deadly thing, but since you are obviously still breathing, I doubt you have anything to really be concerned about. I used to work in an industrial warehouse. I changed and disposed of the 4' light tubes when they burned out. I threw them into the dumpster and bashed some stupidly like light sabers (wearing gloves, but glass everywhere). That was 30 some years ago and I'm not dead yet. So I'd say don't sweat it.
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Write letters to your family explaining the situation, so when you die try understand what happened. [i]happy holidays![/i]
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You'll be fine.
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Have to agree with challengerX here. You're -blam!-ed, man. Merry Christmas!
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1 ReplyQUARANTINE *throws you in a box*
