RE: What has everyone got against PCB?

["sundog" <sundog-at-timeship-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)]

PCB's are great for what they're intended to do, which is insulate, cool,
and not burn.  They do an outstanding job of that.  The stuff is awesome for
transformers.  On the down side, it's carcinogenic, a mutagen, causes a wide
slew of birth defects and other Bad Things(tm) to happen.  Sort of like
asbestos.  Even if it was free, I'd have to turn it down.  Eventually I'd
have to get rid of it.  And I got higher morals than just to dump it
somewhere to be "someone-elses-problem."  Avoid 'em like the plague.  Cheap
now, but it will catch up with you sooner or later.
   Just my $.02 all...
           										Caio
                       					Sundog

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Subject: Re: What has everyone got against PCB?


Original poster: CTCDW-at-aol-dot-com

Garth,

PCB's are fine, if you are sure you will never come into contact with it. It
has been known to cause birth defects,and I believe, neurological damage???
It is an EPA nightmare, as well. I have spoken with the transformer repair
folks here in CT at CT light and power. They are required to jump through
hoops, and deal with lots of red tape when disposing of PCB transformers and
Caps. I would steer clear, even if it's  a good deal. If it ever leaked,
disposal is a big problem..

Chris