I could be wrong, but the EPA seems to agree with me. "Never burn ocean driftwood, plywood, particle board, or any wood with glue on or in it. They all release toxic chemicals when burned."
Snort. NEVER burn DRIFTWOOD or ANY wood with glue ON it? Oh brother. It sure makes the EPA sound like alarmist ninnies.
If I'm ever coming down with hypotheria, I'll be sure not to burn driftwood because the EPA says so. Never means never. :)
"Frank" wrote
I think the issue is he doesnt know if it was treated for exterior uses or not. Case of 'if in doubt, throw it out'.
I found it intriguing that another uses such in his furnace. I imagine all vapors vent outside so this might be sorta 'ok'?
If you want to take it to rediculous extremes which is not the intent of EPA. In emergencies, almost anything goes and they won't object.
Harry K
resin:
Assuming (and you are incorrect, it does give off other vapors) it only gives off water vapor and CO2 you must not care about the green house effect. Both affect it.
Burning wood _in the long run_ (pay attention to that) is carbon/water vapor neutral. If not burned it puts out the same amount when it decays. So what is different about particle board? The great excess amount of the binders which is not carbon neutral.
Harry K
According to Cshenk :
I did a bit of googling, and saw:
But they're unlikely to get too terribly bent out of shape if it's an emergency to avoid freezing to death.
I have often wonderd about it myself. Of course there are the various salts that were absorbed while it was immersed but would there be enough to cause a problem? Corrosion problem in the chimney stack?
Harry K
According to Cshenk :
I'll bet that you don't put driftwood fresh off a saltwater beach in with the goldfish...
Presuming by "goldie" you mean goldfish. I don't know how tolerant of salt goldfish are. Some tropical fish aren't tolerant of salt at all.
I'd hope you wouldn't throw it in without at least rinsing it first. How many people rinse their firewood? ;-)
"mike" wrote
I was kinda wondering about the driftwood....
I can't see a reason to not use it unless it's on the edge of a chemical dump or something.
"Chris Lewis" wrote
Snicker, ok. I'd not burn it inside but it seems strange that something i can drop in my fishtank (goldies) would harm me if burned.
"Harry K" wrote
Chris mentins corrrosive salts in the air which could be a problem with metal works. Obviously not a problem with outdoor burning.
"Chris Lewis" wrote
No, I soak it for 3-5 days in 2-3 changes of water.
Godifish are very tolerant of salt water.
Dunno but i doubt it's a prob,em when having a clamfest on the beach.
I don't need to "address" the f****ng issue. I just asked what people thought and said that I thought it wasn't a very good idea. I asked for input. One does that when seeking knowledge.
That is, unless the person already knows everything.
Not pointing anyone out in particular, mind you.
Steve
"Bob F" wrote
Now, Bob. What does the EPA know compared to Frank?
Steve ;-)
Yes, I asked, and I think you were incapable of giving a short answer that covered the simple questions asked. I think you had to delve into your overeducated brain and begin a dissertation on the subject.
Next time, just keep it simple and answer the questions.
BTW, would contact caused by a running leap be equal to inhaling the vapors of the burning particle board? Just wondering, so I thought I'd ask Mr. Know It All.
Steve
Yeah. We're done.
Was it good for you?
Steve
Thanks, Steve, your responses to me and others proves my opinion of you is correct.
Frank
Frank, you have NO idea how that makes me feel.
Steve
Seems you (individual) have a poor opinion of him. Odd that the unanimous opinion of everyone in this thread agree about you.
Harry K
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