Re: CFL (was: Re: BBS software for the PDP 11)

2017-05-22 Thread Alfred M. Szmidt via cctalk
You don't even need call the law if you break a mercury thermometer, which is about 3-4 grams of mercury. A bulb has what, a few miligrams?

Re: CFL (was: Re: BBS software for the PDP 11)

2017-05-22 Thread Diane Bruce via cctalk
On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 07:20:34AM -0400, Ken Seefried via cctalk wrote: > > And if you break one you have to call HAZMAT. You did realize that, > > didn't you? They contain mercury and any breakage requires professional > > remediation by law!! > > Please quit spreading this urban legend.

CFL (was: Re: BBS software for the PDP 11)

2017-05-22 Thread Ken Seefried via cctalk
> And if you break one you have to call HAZMAT. You did realize that, > didn't you? They contain mercury and any breakage requires professional > remediation by law!! Please quit spreading this urban legend. Some care in handling is recommended, but no professional help is required, by law!