[Geysers] Sput

[Robert Kleiner]

I am a fireman in my spare time and can definitely corroborate what you
were told.  Candles are a BAD THING that will burn you out of house and
home if given the opportunity.  Also, seed derived oils such as linseed
oil will definitely combust spontaneously.  If you must use those types
of oils there are specifically manufactured storage cans for the used
rags, but putting in a jar with water is not a bad way to stay safe.  I
would also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone having one
to water their Christmas tree.  They are like solidified gasoline when
they dry out.  I have attached a short video as an illustration.
 
Have a great holiday season and GO GIANTESS!
 
-Bob Kleiner

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From: geysers-bounces at wwc.edu [mailto:geysers-bounces at wwc.edu] On Behalf
Of Kevin & Sherri Leany
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 8:45 PM
To: geyser observation reports
Subject: [Geysers] Sput


Sput made it to Vegas today.
 
Just wanted to express my appreciation to the Dunn's for the fine job
they have done with all the problems they have had.  I also appreciate
them letting us all know the cause of the fire, which can affect us all.
As a woodworker myself I have the issue of the oily rags.  A fireman
told me the best thing to do with them is put them in a bottle, fill it
with water, and cap it tightly.  Another interesting item he told me
about was BBQ charcoal.  If it gets wet, it can spontaneously combust
just like oily rags as it dries!  Put it in a plastic bucket and seal
it.  And the biggest cause of fires here are candles.  They say that
teenage girls are the most likely to have the problem since they tend to
light them to scent their room and then leave without putting them out.
 
Thanks again, and best of luck in getting things back to normal.
 
Kevin Leany
ksleany at cox.net
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