Re: 19,008 LEDs on the wall, 19,008 LEDs

[russotto@grace.speakeasy.net (Matthew Russotto)]

In article <WtuBf.32$Xk3.111@news.oracle.com>,
Martin Doherty  <martin.doherty@undisclosed.com> wrote:
>logjam wrote:
>
>>Just thought I'd give an update:
>>
>>-Of the 16oz of solder I started with only 7.25oz is left.  My food
>>  
>>
>I know nothing about it, but I'm a bit worried about what noxious fumes 
>you've been breathing while working on this project!
>
>Does anyone know whether excessive soldering poses a health risk?

Well, typically solder contains lead*.  Some of that must become vapor
and get inhaled when soldering.  And there can't be anything good for
you in the flux either.

*Yes, I know a lot of manufactured electronics are lead free nowadays.  All the
solder I've seen for manual use on electronics still contains lead, though.
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