sharkythesharkdogg
12-08-2011, 10:21 PM
For those who might not know, acetylene is a very flammable gas used for welding, metal working, and various other industrial applications.
Having it in an enclosed space with no ventilation is wrong. If you suspect a gas leak, using something that creates sparks (like a switch) is wrong.
And yet some how this guy survives. Sometimes it's better to be dumb and lucky, than well prepared.
Story:
"So my time almost came to an end this morning... im very lucky to be alive.
First of all, GO HUG YOUR WIFE/HUBBY and tell them you love them.
i had an acetylene bottle in my truck, the valve was bumped so slightly and over night the truck filled with the gas. i noticed the smell, and opened the doors to air out the truck. i drove the truck out of the garage to get some more air movement. i went to roll the pass side window down and as soon as i touched the power windows. BAM. with me in the truck. i lost all hearing out of my right ear and got a scratch on the back of my head. all things considering, im alive.
so now ive got the question out to toyota about a 2012 TT. 125 to canada only, 15 in standard. i want a standard...
pictures tell 1000 words.
dont take any minutes or seconds you have for granted... it may be your last...
peace everyone,
evan... "
EDIT: The link no longer works, probably due to the positive feedback the guy was receiving. I found some pictures, though.
http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0110.jpg
http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0111.jpg
http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0112.jpg
We get links like this from time to time with my line of work, and this guy struck out, yet still lives.
1) Leaving an acetylene tank in a small, enclosed space.
2)Cranking the truck
3)Using the power window switch.
He's lucky something like the dome light didn't ignite it too. Lucky, lucky, lucky.
Having it in an enclosed space with no ventilation is wrong. If you suspect a gas leak, using something that creates sparks (like a switch) is wrong.
And yet some how this guy survives. Sometimes it's better to be dumb and lucky, than well prepared.
Story:
"So my time almost came to an end this morning... im very lucky to be alive.
First of all, GO HUG YOUR WIFE/HUBBY and tell them you love them.
i had an acetylene bottle in my truck, the valve was bumped so slightly and over night the truck filled with the gas. i noticed the smell, and opened the doors to air out the truck. i drove the truck out of the garage to get some more air movement. i went to roll the pass side window down and as soon as i touched the power windows. BAM. with me in the truck. i lost all hearing out of my right ear and got a scratch on the back of my head. all things considering, im alive.
so now ive got the question out to toyota about a 2012 TT. 125 to canada only, 15 in standard. i want a standard...
pictures tell 1000 words.
dont take any minutes or seconds you have for granted... it may be your last...
peace everyone,
evan... "
EDIT: The link no longer works, probably due to the positive feedback the guy was receiving. I found some pictures, though.
http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0110.jpg
http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0111.jpg
http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/img_0112.jpg
We get links like this from time to time with my line of work, and this guy struck out, yet still lives.
1) Leaving an acetylene tank in a small, enclosed space.
2)Cranking the truck
3)Using the power window switch.
He's lucky something like the dome light didn't ignite it too. Lucky, lucky, lucky.