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Post by zim on Jan 17, 2018 6:39:34 GMT -5
I've always liked to tinker with electronics, but since I got the birds I've left the soldering iron alone and stuck with breadboards. I'm planning a Raspberry Pi project that, due to size restrictions and the fact it's going to be a more permanent project, I need to pull out the soldering iron.
I'm struggling to find any information on the interwebs on whether or not this is a safe activity to perform in the vicinity of our feathered friends. Anyone here have any experience and or advice in this area?
Thanks in advance!
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ken
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Post by ken on Jan 17, 2018 19:25:00 GMT -5
I wouldn't do it I work in a radiator shop and have done a lot of reading about the composition of solder leaded and unleaded. I wouldn't risk it.
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Post by biteybird on Jan 17, 2018 23:25:33 GMT -5
I agree with Ken, I would advise against it, due to the fumes one can smell. Also, one of your birds may decide to land on the soldering iron - unlikely, I know, but Bonnie has sometimes completely surprised me by landing on things she's always previously ignored.
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Post by PaScuba on Jan 18, 2018 9:34:21 GMT -5
The flux used to solder is what causes the fumes you smell. These fumes are dangerous to both humans and animals. If you must solder, make sure that you are in a well ventilated area. Have a strong fan blowing the air from the room to the outside. I would strongly recommend that the bird(s) be in another part of the house - away from the fumes. Remember that their lungs are very tiny and their breath rate if much faster than ours. Since the flux fumes are toxic to us - it would stand to reason that it would be even greater for our fids.
Just like Teflon - you don't want your fids in or around your kitchen while cooking with Teflon coated pots and pans. If you have a bird - cook with stainless steal, copper, or ceramic cookware.
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Post by easttex on Jan 19, 2018 5:50:41 GMT -5
Just like Teflon - you don't want your fids in or around your kitchen while cooking with Teflon coated pots and pans. If you have a bird - cook with stainless steal, copper, or ceramic cookware. You can find Teflon in some surprising places. Small appliances like toaster ovens might have it; also space heaters, hair dryers, and even parchment paper used in cooking. The whole list of possibilities is long. It might be unlikely that any of these will get hot enough to emit fumes, but I look for ceramic whenever feasible for peace of mind. |
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Post by zim on Jan 19, 2018 7:54:23 GMT -5
Thanks guys, pretty much confirms what I already assumed. Guess I'll be packing the tools up and taking them to a friends house to do my work!
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