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Be Careful Out There...

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  1. Eggshooterist

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    Just a little PSA for y'all. Two days ago I had an incident that has led me to think everything can and will try to harm or kill you.:rofl: :lol:

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    I use this product after every pressure washer use to purge water from the pump. It fills it with a foam antifreeze and lubricant. Anyway, I'm doing this the other day and the hose popped off at the can and shotguned my face with that foam and I breathed it in. My glasses kept the majority out of my eyes. I thought I was going to have to go to the ER because I immediately could tell my lungs were not thrilled. I read the safety instructions about eyes, inhalation ect. It took a good 45 minutes of coughing regularly to start to feel my chest loosen up and a good 24 hrs for my lungs to feel normal again. It was like having bronchitis instantly. I ended up removing that useless black sleeve they put on to keep the hose on the can and a zip tie now ensures it can't even be pulled off by hand. Be careful out there. Even the most ordinary tasks and products want us dead. :D
     
  2. MikeInMa

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    Glad to hear you are feeling better. It is amazing how quickly something can go south and things can spin out of control. Happens even faster the older you get.
     
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    Whoa Steve. That does not sound good at all.
     
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    Glad that you’re OK!
     
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    It’s always good practice to occasionally squirt yourself in the eye with carburetor cleaner so they’re ready for instances such as this. #GarageReady:D
     
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    :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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    Thank you. I was definitely concerned for a while.
     
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    Lol. Carb cleaner in the eye is like a hot coal. It's great....
     
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    It was so fast. I'm not sure if I was breathing in or the pressure forced it in but it was bad for a while.
     
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    Thanks bud. All I need is to loose some lung capacity. That would be the icing on this years cake.
     
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    Wow glad your ok.
     
  13. Eggshooterist

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    Thanks bud. I guess I'll wear a face shield from now on.
     
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    I sure wouldn't expect that to be so dangerous. Thanks for the heads up! Never know what's going to get you.
     
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    Ive used it or ither brands for years. It was a freak thing I guess. It sure did blast me good. Hopefully I won't freeze this winter and my sinuses stay well lubed :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Glad to hear you came out okay... Never heard of that stuff...
     
  17. Eggshooterist

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    Never hadva pump freeze on a pressure washer. It works well.