Should I let my pregnant wife help me populate PCBs?

[Giorfida]

I have never heard of transdermal lead transfer. Out epithelial cells have semi-permeable membranes that block most everything. And I've done a lot of research on this subject 'cuz I don't wanna be stupid and sick, and have to take chelation therapy. Once upon a time I was going to be a doctor, but at the last second decided on a career in computer programming (a stupid decision I have always regretted).

Indeed, WebMD, who I trust, doesn't have "poverty" listed as a cause of lead poisoning. I suspect the site you listed is an activist site run for the specific reason of spreading misinformation for political goals.

What Is Lead Poisoning?

Lead is a metal that’s found in the earth. But it can also be poisonous to humans and cause serious health problems, especially in children.

www.webmd.com

You were probably better off as a programmer. I was working a UAT for a software implementation, and was working with a consultant, whose spouse is a well respected (#1 in her state) cardiologist (I believe)., and he said after taxes, insurances etc, he makes significantly more as a consultant than she does as a doctor.

that said, everything you are stating about lead, coincides with what I’ve heard and read.

 

[fontoponto]

What about lead free solder and lead free HASL pads? Heretic? I used around 300gr lead free solder during the past years and it’s fine Lead free pads are more expensive so I get them with lead in the orders of JLCPCB

 

[fontoponto]

Congratulations:

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Billion to Replace Toxic Lead Pipes and Deliver Clean Drinking Water to Communities Across the Country | The White House

Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Accelerate Progress Toward the President’s Commitment to Replace Every Lead Pipe in the Country Within a Decade President Biden believes that every American should be able to turn on the tap and drink clean, safe water. But over 9...

www.whitehouse.gov

 

[Guardians of the analog]

I love threads like this, it brings all the experts out

 

[Guardians of the analog]

@drgonzo1969 getting responses from people with troubleshooting threads with solder blobs and flux smeared everywhere

 

[DeadAirMD]

Man I would LOVE to have someone populate my boards while I'm at work so all I had to do was solder when I got home. My PPCB backlog is over 25 right now so having your wife in my life would be HUGE!

It's always the best when your significant other takes interest in your hobbies. Man, I'd be all for it. Personally I'd just make her wear latex/nitrile gloves and let her have at it.

 

[fontoponto]

What other experts should he ask on the internet?

 

[Guardians of the analog]

What other experts should he ask on the internet?

 

[RetiredUnit1]

Congratulations:

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Billion to Replace Toxic Lead Pipes and Deliver Clean Drinking Water to Communities Across the Country | The White House

Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Accelerate Progress Toward the President’s Commitment to Replace Every Lead Pipe in the Country Within a Decade President Biden believes that every American should be able to turn on the tap and drink clean, safe water. But over 9...

www.whitehouse.gov

With the world going up in pre-WW3 engagements this seems to be more of an election year diversion than an attempt to rectify bad plumbing. He spent the same amount to install electric chargers across the country. The money is gone, there are ZERO new charging stations.

 

[fontoponto]

Back in the days he was one of the first experts

 

[Chuck D. Bones]

I've handed lead solder for over 50 years and it hasn't affected me.

 

[giovanni]

I've handed lead solder for over 50 years and it hasn't affected me.

Can we have a doctor’s note?