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Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 21:48:25 -0400
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From: Ray Mainer <rmainer**At_Symbol_Here**GMAVT.NET>
Subject: Drum explosion
Even if the drum was empty, it can fill with unburnt gas from the
cutting torch and explode. The only safe way is to fill the drum with
water first.
Ray Mainer
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