tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post3409553293578329156..comments2024-03-25T03:27:45.901-06:00Comments on Me and My Dog ...and My RV: Steel wool can spontaneously combust - here's the reasonBarbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-3401628730554283942023-04-07T09:41:19.016-06:002023-04-07T09:41:19.016-06:00Almost burned our home down last night because I u...Almost burned our home down last night because I used steel wool to stop rodents from following the main power wires up into the breaker box. Thought it was one of the wires but nope. WOW!Gordonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-82805159726210003962021-04-22T07:12:30.477-06:002021-04-22T07:12:30.477-06:00Typos ☺️ Sorry! 😊Typos ☺️ Sorry! 😊Shabby Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001482296076289672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-78513226237416360902021-04-22T07:10:21.386-06:002021-04-22T07:10:21.386-06:00This is incredible. Thank you for sharing.
However...This is incredible. Thank you for sharing.<br />However it begs the question???? Why do they sell it, and what good is it. I’ve used many sanding materials in my day but never 0000 super fine SW. I now have several projects that call for it and I’m wondering if it my combust in my hand from vigorous elbow grease???<br />Has anyone had that occur? <br />Thanks Shabby Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001482296076289672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-77179447878552893242020-07-22T15:15:04.931-06:002020-07-22T15:15:04.931-06:00When cutting through steel with an angle grinder t...When cutting through steel with an angle grinder the sparks landed on some fine wire wool in a cardboard box without me noticing. 5mins later, box on fire, plastic shelving dripping as it melted, plastic drill box melting, lucky I was still in there to throw it all outside and chuck water on it. I can't believe how hot the ball of wire wool had become. Even after buckets of water chucked on it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586626059769671776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-49104219968877134272016-05-15T19:02:53.153-06:002016-05-15T19:02:53.153-06:00You are buying the wrong product, don't buy th...You are buying the wrong product, don't buy that standard kind of steel wool be it coarse or fine as it will always be prone to rusting. Remember those voids are generally open to the underside of your RV where there is lots of moisture from spray on wet roads.<br /><br />What you need to purchase is STAINLESS steel scrubbing pads. No rust issues with and it is coarse. You can find it in the grocery stores and hardware stores. Only use the STAINLESS steel version. Then on the underside of your RV where the hole you are blocking was add r a coating of good caulk to keep moisture and cold air from coming into your RV. It also keeps the food odors of cooking and trash from going out through the opening and attracting mice into that opening. You should also add caulk over it on the inside for the same reason, keeping the cold and wet out and keeping the odors from coming through the opening. The stainless steel wool gives the caulk something to grip onto when you spread it over that surface. It might not look pretty when you are done but it will solve the issues.Karin Corbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558132883050492387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-59085716125313002312016-05-14T23:25:33.768-06:002016-05-14T23:25:33.768-06:00Yes, I agree with everyone, scary info.... But tha...Yes, I agree with everyone, scary info.... But thank you!<br />You didn't say if your dealing with the mice in a different way.<br />Could the makers of your c class rig give you some clues as to <br />areas the critters are coming in ?<br />Your a brave women! Lol<br />Linda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04353766866029919774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-57089236713881363222016-05-14T20:08:51.930-06:002016-05-14T20:08:51.930-06:00Wow! That's scary!
Looking forward to findin...Wow! That's scary!<br /><br />Looking forward to finding out your summer plans!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824027366993286152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-83904838737850127342016-05-13T20:18:25.169-06:002016-05-13T20:18:25.169-06:00YIKES!! Someone told me the 0000 was good to cle...YIKES!! Someone told me the 0000 was good to clean windshields of build-up, so I bought an entire package of it, and have been carrying it in my back bay. I am throwing it out tomorrow! Thanks for excellent tip! TakeToTheHighwaydotcomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872573574006897572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-75577374344341696522016-05-12T12:50:11.986-06:002016-05-12T12:50:11.986-06:00Karen, he probably used a coarser grade steel wool...Karen, he probably used a coarser grade steel wool - I think only the very fine stuff is a problem. I've got steel wool stuffed in some holes that I had already done, but no issues with it. It's the courses, regular stuff, but when I bought the newest steel wool, I was thinking - Hey, super fine grade would be EVEN BETTER! Hummm, I guess not. :(Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-25278520147800085882016-05-12T12:39:48.190-06:002016-05-12T12:39:48.190-06:00Well crap! I know Al has stuffed steel wool into ...Well crap! I know Al has stuffed steel wool into cracks in the house and previous rv's. I hope there is none in the one we have now. Good info. Thanks for sharing!Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-68181434454110563712016-05-12T12:37:44.425-06:002016-05-12T12:37:44.425-06:00So will you be trying the copper? I'd be inte...So will you be trying the copper? I'd be interested to know how it works.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-54222361165172477582016-05-11T17:34:50.278-06:002016-05-11T17:34:50.278-06:00LilLilNewagenomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750934488420133445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-21736098560754161612016-05-11T17:34:29.046-06:002016-05-11T17:34:29.046-06:00Good info. When I was lol I Used steel wool and a...Good info. When I was lol I Used steel wool and a nine volt battery to start fires. Looking forward to your summer plans.Newagenomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750934488420133445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-30294920309225088132016-05-11T08:58:52.233-06:002016-05-11T08:58:52.233-06:00Great information, thanks for the share! Love your...Great information, thanks for the share! Love your blog! <br /><a href="http://www.bethayresveterinary.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14250806187139531229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-21019423042762718122016-05-11T08:58:15.244-06:002016-05-11T08:58:15.244-06:00Great information, thanks for the share! Love your...Great information, thanks for the share! Love your blog! <br /><a href="http://www.bethayresveterinary.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14250806187139531229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-50796493587030640392016-05-10T18:51:05.119-06:002016-05-10T18:51:05.119-06:00CRIKEY!!!! That's scary, aye?? lucky for the...CRIKEY!!!! That's scary, aye?? lucky for the mousy he didn't come a visitin'. You might have had ready cooked mousy for supper, aye?? Mum's looking forward to seeing the photos you are working on. Charliedownunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10212403434770733660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-23995499685173140372016-05-10T18:44:12.458-06:002016-05-10T18:44:12.458-06:00Well, that's a new one - thanks! I guess I...Well, that's a new one - thanks! I guess I'll be visiting pet stores and collecting ferret droppings long the way! :)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-10539417784340476622016-05-10T13:15:58.589-06:002016-05-10T13:15:58.589-06:00I knever knew about the fine steel wool here. If ...I knever knew about the fine steel wool here. If this helps any go to the pet store where they have Ferrett's and get some of the droppings that get thrown out anyway. That should get arid of the mice quick.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03654963618065223541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-80101332803825802482016-05-10T12:11:39.630-06:002016-05-10T12:11:39.630-06:00Somehow I missed the post about the steel wool. H...Somehow I missed the post about the steel wool. How scary that must have been. Even though I have no small steel wool, I'll be careful not to keep it around if I get some in the future. Also going to pass it on to the son and DIL who do all kinds of chores. Thanks for sharing. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894294588507668479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-57235869296850117372016-05-10T10:59:19.123-06:002016-05-10T10:59:19.123-06:00:):)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516591720277269204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-88526904397043456312016-05-10T08:46:13.211-06:002016-05-10T08:46:13.211-06:00BTW, use to carry fine steel wool on camping trips...BTW, use to carry fine steel wool on camping trips to be used as fire starters in damp weather.Dizzy-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150939928800538404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-27177307174469356092016-05-10T08:45:22.463-06:002016-05-10T08:45:22.463-06:00Thanks for posting that info. You may save the li...Thanks for posting that info. You may save the life and property of a lot of your readers.Dizzy-Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150939928800538404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-20928303280323788102016-05-10T08:06:56.671-06:002016-05-10T08:06:56.671-06:00Didn't know that could happen. That Andy is a ...Didn't know that could happen. That Andy is a wealth of information!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-12283178766980059832016-05-10T07:40:46.369-06:002016-05-10T07:40:46.369-06:00Good info. But I want to know what your summer pla...Good info. But I want to know what your summer plans are. Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8380348623382527060.post-757583690520625212016-05-10T07:40:40.135-06:002016-05-10T07:40:40.135-06:00Good info. But I want to know what your summer pla...Good info. But I want to know what your summer plans are. Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.com