Would this be a Heath hazard or safe?

hawtsauc3

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• Feb 3, 2016

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okay so i found half my answer and that is zinc and galvanized plating is a health hazard. that said how do you find bolts and washers that aren't either. Everything seems to have it.

 

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tbern

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Would stainless steel bolts work?

 

venture

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• Feb 3, 2016

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I use stainless steel bolts. 

Not sure how critical it would be for just a few little mini-bolts.  Just out of caution I guess?

Good luck and good smoking.

 

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I've read other people on here talk about burning off the zinc with torches or in a fire before using in the smoker. I've used the stainless steel.

 

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• Feb 4, 2016

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Use stainless, even a small amount of zinc off gassing can be bad. If you local big box store does not have stainless try a local bolt supplier or an automotive store.

 

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• Feb 4, 2016

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Brass works also.

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