Preston Method Feeders… Deadly?

The Scarlet Maggot · Sep 29, 2010

I take it there lead? Might it be a good idea to vanish or paint there underside? Maybe constant pressing in the mould isn’t so healthy… Any thoughts on the matter.

noknot · Sep 29, 2010

No, what is it? Link?

The Scarlet Maggot · Sep 29, 2010

noknot said:
No, what is it? Link?

Preston Innovations - Feeders

peter crabtree · Sep 29, 2010

do you mean constantly using them could give you lead poisoning?

The Scarlet Maggot · Sep 29, 2010

peter crabtree said:
do you mean constantly using them could give you lead poisoning?

Ive no idea Peter! That’s why im asking, but yea, constant pressing in the mould was my worry.

noknot · Sep 29, 2010

Thanks; for the link, are you worried the method mix could become contaminated by the lead?

The Scarlet Maggot · Sep 29, 2010

noknot said:
Thanks; for the link, are you worried the method mix could become contaminated by the lead?

Naa, i was thinking about myself and other anglers, I spent the nineties working as roofer, so I’ve had years of handling lead flashings; I suppose it makes me a little cautious these days.

noknot · Sep 29, 2010

The Scarlet Maggot said:
Naa, i was thinking about myself and other anglers, I spent the nineties working as roofer, so I’ve had years of handling lead flashings; I suppose it makes me a little cautious these days.

I see, in the link it does not state if the feeder is weighted by lead or non toxic, why not send Preston a quick e-mail, I'm sure they will let you know either way

The Scarlet Maggot · Sep 29, 2010

noknot said:
I see, in the link it does not state if the feeder is weighted by lead or non toxic, why not send Preston a quick e-mail, I'm sure they will let you know either way

I couldn’t find an email address or phone number; Preston Innovations - Contact Preston Innovations

noknot · Sep 29, 2010

Strange? Even their "Dealer list" has no e-mail

The Scarlet Maggot · Sep 29, 2010

noknot said:
Strange? Even their "Dealer list" has no e-mail

They obviously don’t want to be bugged with enquiries, a growing trend at the moment. I suppose it reduces costs etc.
I shall just paint the bottoms of my feeders regardless. I think it must be lead; it marks up with a finger nail, and turns your thumbs grey. A bit sloppy of Preston if it is lead, considering the amount of direct contact you have with them during a session. Still a great product though.

peter crabtree · Sep 29, 2010

I doubt whether anyone at Preston is going to say yes our feeders are toxic......

The Scarlet Maggot · Sep 29, 2010

peter crabtree said:
I doubt whether anyone at Preston is going to say yes our feeders are toxic......

No, of course not. But they can at least say if there made of lead or not, preferably on the packet. Then people can make their own minds up.

Jeff Woodhouse · Sep 29, 2010

I thought all weights below 28grams had to be non-toxic by law.

If they're making the ones below in a shape that is non-toxic it makes sense to make them all non-toxic rather than having to switch mixes, doesn't it?

However, painting them does make for some sense anyway. Are you going to use a camouflage pattern as well? I know the lead is supposed to end up face down, but who knows where it lands!

sagalout · Sep 29, 2010

Jeff Woody said:
I thought all weights below 28grams had to be non-toxic by law.

I think that is only for stand alone weights, if they are part of a piece of equipment then it's ok.

noknot · Sep 29, 2010

sagalout said:
I think that is only for stand alone weights, if they are part of a piece of equipment then it's ok.

Correct, as it is an integeral component

Jeff Woodhouse · Sep 29, 2010

Well, I said I "thought".

I've had look at mine and it doesn't look like lead to me. Mind you, it's the ½oz one, but a lead one after the length of time I've had this and after it's been in water would take on that white powdery look and this is nice and bright still. So personally, I doubt they are lead.

The Scarlet Maggot · Sep 29, 2010

Jeff Woody said:
Well, I said I "thought".

I've had look at mine and it doesn't look like lead to me. Mind you, it's the ½oz one, but a lead one after the length of time I've had this and after it's been in water would take on that white powdery look and this is nice and bright still. So personally, I doubt they are lead.

Ive the 30g and 45g versions, which have gone from slightly shiny to dull, like lead does. And like i said before the metal is soft enough to mark with a finger nail, and grays up my thumbs; I don’t really see what else it could be.

Fred Bonney · Sep 29, 2010

I used to chew my lead soldiers and I'm OK!!

:j

Even if it is lead, you have to injest lead to cause you damage, my guess is that it needs to be quite a bit too.
If it was that dangerous to health it wouldn't be allowed for public use.
Ask any lead roof stripper, preferably before he falls of the roof with lead poisoning

noknot · Sep 29, 2010

Fred Bonney said:
I used to chew my lead soldiers and I'm OK!!:j

Even if it is lead, you have to injest lead to cause you damage, my guess is that it needs to be quite a bit too.
If it was that dangerous to health it wouldn't be allowed for public use.
Ask any lead roof stripper, preferably before he falls of the roof with lead poisoning

Nice one Fred! The SM is a roofer PMSL:j

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