I couldn't believe.
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New HSE regulations ban their sale and we are faced with purchase of an air fed shield costing £480.
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I have done a lot of welding over the years and was coded in the 60s and 70s, I welcone the legislation. I must have breathed copious ammounts of fumes over the years and must be one of the lucky ones as the fumes are now found to be carcenagenic.
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Regulations gone over the top again as these days I will only ever need to use the arc for the odd minute or two.
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Fred