staticfishmonger
07/05/2004, 07:48 AM
not sure if this is the right forum for this question, but i figured your knowledge of chemistry and elements was at least a good place to start.
i use those cheapy glass thermometers for monitoring my tanks temp, and i also use a spare for my salt mixing bucket. well the other day my mother was checking out my stuff and knocked one off the washer. it broke on the floor and those little grey balls which i presume are mercury went everywhere. well she freaked out and wanted to call the fire dept or some professional person to clean it up as she was convinced that it was a terrible health risk. now i know mecury is dangerous stuff, but is it that big a deal with these little thermomitors. her crazy panic has caused me a little worry and so i thought i double check..
i use those cheapy glass thermometers for monitoring my tanks temp, and i also use a spare for my salt mixing bucket. well the other day my mother was checking out my stuff and knocked one off the washer. it broke on the floor and those little grey balls which i presume are mercury went everywhere. well she freaked out and wanted to call the fire dept or some professional person to clean it up as she was convinced that it was a terrible health risk. now i know mecury is dangerous stuff, but is it that big a deal with these little thermomitors. her crazy panic has caused me a little worry and so i thought i double check..