will pvc pipe not be sold anymore

Meaningful discussion outside of the potato gun realm. Projects, theories, current events.
Post Reply
kris
Private 3
Private 3
Posts: 45
Joined: Sat Jun 24, 2006 4:44 pm

as we all know PVC pipe is one of the most important materials for all spun gun builders. ive herd roumers that PVC pipe has somesort of harrmful chemical in it and home depot or lowes will stop sellin it :shock: :shock: . i think its a load of crap

any thaughts or ideas?
Top
User avatar
Fnord
First Sergeant 2
First Sergeant 2
Posts: 2239
Joined: Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:20 pm
Location: Pripyat
Been thanked: 1 time
Contact:
Contact Fnord

I highly doubt it. PVC is as prone to such myths as microwaves are. Though you don't want to inhale pvc dust or fumes, it is safe for drinking water.
Top
User avatar
mark.f
Sergeant Major 4
Sergeant Major 4
Eritrea
Posts: 3643
Joined: Sat May 06, 2006 11:18 am
Location: The Big Steezy
Has thanked: 58 times
Been thanked: 62 times
Contact:
Contact mark.f

Unless you chamfer 6" pipe all day for a living for 30 years or so, I doubt you'll have any side effects from exposure.
Top
TurboSuper
Corporal 5
Corporal 5
Posts: 986
Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2005 1:44 pm
Been thanked: 1 time

PVC- Dangerous to inhale dust, but self-extinguishing.

ABS- No harmful dust, but very flammable.


...and the debate continues, although I think they're leaning towards ABS.
"If at first you dont succeed, then skydiving is not for you" - Darwin Awards
Top
miskaman
Private 4
Private 4
Posts: 82
Joined: Wed Apr 12, 2006 5:27 pm

So your saying that if I sand the paint off my gun, and kick up some PVC dust while doing it, that'll be bad for me? And also how bad?
Top
User avatar
Hubb
First Sergeant 2
First Sergeant 2
Posts: 2390
Joined: Mon May 28, 2007 8:39 am
Location: South Georgia
Contact:
Contact Hubb

This makes about as much sense as these as a gun store not wanting to sell shotguns anymore because some "Dee Dee Dee" shot his car tire and the pellets ricocheted and hit him in the face.

No, kris, Home Depot and Lowes will not stop selling PVC unless it is banned by the government or something.
Top
User avatar
Zen///
Specialist 2
Specialist 2
Posts: 278
Joined: Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:49 pm
Location: In a foxhole sniping,Calgary, Canada
Contact:
Contact Zen///

yeah they would never stop selling it, since it's used FOR OTHER USES OTHER THEN SPUDGUNNNING. :shock: :shock: :shock: :idea: :!: :?:
Top
TurboSuper
Corporal 5
Corporal 5
Posts: 986
Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2005 1:44 pm
Been thanked: 1 time

miskaman wrote:So your saying that if I sand the paint off my gun, and kick up some PVC dust while doing it, that'll be bad for me? And also how bad?
Yes, but you'd have to be regularly sanding/cutting PVC for a living to experience any symptoms.
"If at first you dont succeed, then skydiving is not for you" - Darwin Awards
Top
User avatar
Hubb
First Sergeant 2
First Sergeant 2
Posts: 2390
Joined: Mon May 28, 2007 8:39 am
Location: South Georgia
Contact:
Contact Hubb

The only bad experience I had with PVC dust was when I was grinding on it without safety glasses. The Optometrist liked it, but I didn't.
Top
User avatar
benstern
Corporal 5
Corporal 5
Posts: 908
Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:24 pm

Next time you hear a rumor like that, go to a construction site or places where they install pvc pipe and ask them.
Top
User avatar
Velocity
Sergeant
Sergeant
Posts: 1039
Joined: Tue Feb 07, 2006 5:42 pm

<img src="http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l112/ ... akeCat.jpg">

They have brought up this statement before. They will do it again. But its still wrong.

(sorry, I wanted to use that picture :lol: :oops: )
Top
Post Reply

Create an account or sign in to join the discussion

You need to be a member in order to post a reply

Create an account

Not a member? register to join our community
Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics
It’s free and only takes a minute

Register

Sign in

  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post
  • Question RE: Pvc Pipe Pipe Part's Names
    by watto » » in Ammo & Materials
    14 Replies
    4441 Views
    Last post by watto
  • Sch. 40 pipe
    by trigun » » in Hybrid Cannons
    1 Replies
    1647 Views
    Last post by trigun
  • 4'' pipe
    by pipeguru777 » » in General Cannon Discussion
    15 Replies
    5380 Views
    Last post by burgerpardis
  • Other uses for PVC pipe
    by MrCrowley » » in Off-Topic Hobbies
    18 Replies
    5789 Views
    Last post by starman
  • About ABS pipe
    by RavenGuard » » in General Cannon Discussion
    10 Replies
    2539 Views
    Last post by Shrimphead

Return to “Off-Topic Hobbies”