Crouse Hinds 100w mercury vapor retrofit fixture, does it have asbestos wiring? « on: November 18, 2020, 12:52:24 AM » Author: HPS_250
Here it is. This is a very nice fixture, but does it contain asbestos wiring insulation? See the fifth photo where you can see some wiring for the power connection. (Dead eBay link removed)
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	Re: Crouse Hinds 100w mercury vapor retrofit fixture, does it have asbestos wiring? « Reply #2 on: November 18, 2020, 12:59:32 AM » Author: HPS_250
Quote from: joseph_125 on November 18, 2020, 12:57:17 AM I think fibreglass would be more a likely material for that sleeve. It seems too new (1980s) to have used asbestos wiring. Thank you for confirming, I have been wanting to get one of these for a while but was worried. If this is from the 1980s I am fine.
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	Re: Crouse Hinds 100w mercury vapor retrofit fixture, does it have asbestos wiring? « Reply #3 on: November 18, 2020, 01:02:44 AM » Author: HPS_250
Can we be 100 percent sure that this has fiberglass insulation? I just don’t want to risk it for one fixture.
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	Re: Crouse Hinds 100w mercury vapor retrofit fixture, does it have asbestos wiring? « Reply #7 on: November 18, 2020, 02:19:40 PM » Author: HPS_250
It could be 1980s, or it could be older. Unless I am completely sure that there is no asbestos, I have decided not to buy this.
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	Re: Crouse Hinds 100w mercury vapor retrofit fixture, does it have asbestos wiring? « Reply #8 on: November 18, 2020, 10:40:56 PM » Author: wide-lite 1000
OK , 1st , the spec sheet included with the fixture lists a 35w HPS option . By looking through several catalogs on Lamptech I found that GE didn't list a 35w HPS until 1980 and Sylvania didn't list one till 1982 meaning the fixture listed is most likely 1980 or newer. I think I'd agree with joseph that the sleeve on the wire is fiberglass. 2nd , If you DO decide to get the fixture and your really worried about the potential of asbestos , when the fixture arrives , wear a approved particle mask , unpack the fixture outside , wet the wire sleeve with water from a squirt bottle or equivalent , keep sleeve wet and disassemble the fixture , remove the sleeve(s) from the wire , wipe the wires with a wet cloth , discard sleeves , wet cloth outside and VIOLA ! No more problem .  I've done MANY brake jobs on cars over the years and every manual I've ever seen says to not stir up any of the dust in and around the brakes , and to clean everything first with brake parts cleaner to remove loose dust and WEAR A MASK !!  Automotive brakes are usually FULL of asbestos. I follow all of the rules and have never had an issue . In the end , if you're uncomfortable with the possibility of asbestos , then stay clear.
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	Re: Crouse Hinds 100w mercury vapor retrofit fixture, does it have asbestos wiring? « Reply #9 on: November 18, 2020, 11:32:13 PM » Author: HPS_250
Quote from: wide-lite 1000 on November 18, 2020, 10:40:56 PM OK , 1st , the spec sheet included with the fixture lists a 35w HPS option . By looking through several catalogs on Lamptech I found that GE didn't list a 35w HPS until 1980 and Sylvania didn't list one till 1982 meaning the fixture listed is most likely 1980 or newer. I think I'd agree with joseph that the sleeve on the wire is fiberglass. 2nd , If you DO decide to get the fixture and your really worried about the potential of asbestos , when the fixture arrives , wear a approved particle mask , unpack the fixture outside , wet the wire sleeve with water from a squirt bottle or equivalent , keep sleeve wet and disassemble the fixture , remove the sleeve(s) from the wire , wipe the wires with a wet cloth , discard sleeves , wet cloth outside and VIOLA ! No more problem .  I've done MANY brake jobs on cars over the years and every manual I've ever seen says to not stir up any of the dust in and around the brakes , and to clean everything first with brake parts cleaner to remove loose dust and WEAR A MASK !!  Automotive brakes are usually FULL of asbestos. I follow all of the rules and have never had an issue . In the end , if you're uncomfortable with the possibility of asbestos , then stay clear. If it is 1980 or newer, I’m sure I would be fine, but I just don’t want to risk it. Anyway, your idea seems like it would work! I guess I could always wear a mask and replace the wiring insulation outside. I would prefer to get a HPS version of this anyway, so I will probably just wait for one of those to be for sale.
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	Re: Crouse Hinds 100w mercury vapor retrofit fixture, does it have asbestos wiring? « Reply #11 on: November 18, 2020, 11:45:16 PM » Author: wide-lite 1000
Asbestos was technically never banned in the U.S. !  However , very few items still actually use it .
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	Re: Crouse Hinds 100w mercury vapor retrofit fixture, does it have asbestos wiring? « Reply #13 on: November 19, 2020, 12:52:53 AM » Author: HPS_250
If the effects of asbestos were discovered in the 1940s, it really crazy that they never completely banned it!  Still, I am not risking it for this fixture and will not be buying it. The money will go towards some GE Dichro-Color lamps probably.
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I’ve always been interested in all kinds of lighting, mainly incandescent and HID, and especially all kinds of sodium lamps (HPS/LPS). I’ll tolerate LED but I’m not a fan of it.
I’m not proud to say that my city has Devolved to LED.