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Re: school me on lead free

Posted By: SVP Neon Equipment
Date: Thursday, 16 February 2012, at 1:15 a.m.

In Response To: school me on lead free (bob)

> I just recently started using lead free
> glass. One of my suppliers is going strictly
> lead free.

> Forgive my ignorance, but why now? What are
> the pros & cons of it. I've noticed it's
> harder & takes longer to heat. I see
> this causing problems with the setup I'm
> used to. I also read about it not turning
> black, I confirmed this by turning the air
> down & scorching a piece of old vs. new
> but don't see the relevance.

> Anyway, I'm curious to know what the
> differences are & why my supplier is
> switching. Any info would be great, or any
> links to articles, etc.

> Thanks

As with all other suppliers, your supplier has no choice. Lead free is all that is available now. American leaded glass is no longer made. All the new coated glass from the suppliers is now lead free. All new electrodes are also lead free.

When working with it, treat it similar to how you would treat classic glass. And be sure to wear proper eye protection so you will not damage your eye sight.

SVP Neon Equipment

Messages In This Thread

• school me on lead free -- bob -- Wednesday, 15 February 2012, at 10:25 p.m.
  • Re: school me on lead free -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Thursday, 16 February 2012, at 1:15 a.m.
    • Re: school me on lead free -- bob -- Thursday, 16 February 2012, at 1:34 p.m.
      • Re: school me on lead free -- neontek -- Friday, 17 February 2012, at 3:09 a.m.
        • Re: school me on lead free -- tomz. -- Friday, 17 February 2012, at 2:33 p.m.
          • Re: school me on lead free -- John Anderson -- Friday, 17 February 2012, at 5:26 p.m.
            • Pull your head out of the sand -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Saturday, 18 February 2012, at 1:19 a.m.
              • Re: Pull your head out of the sand -- Chris.oh -- Wednesday, 22 February 2012, at 11:10 p.m.
                • Re: Pull your head out of the sand -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Thursday, 23 February 2012, at 12:00 p.m.
                  • Re: Pull your head out of the sand -- Chris.oh -- Thursday, 23 February 2012, at 11:29 p.m.

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