2006-07-03 15:37:26 · 28 answers · asked by thinkgood 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yeah, if you eat it.
2006-07-03 15:41:03 · answer #1 · answered by normobrian 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As others have stated, a UPS will not give you lead poisoning unless you break open the sealed lead-acid battery and eat or lick the contents.
However, because most UPS's do use sealed lead-acid batteries, these batteries can emit hydrogen sulfide and/or sulfur gasses if they are defective. If you notice a sharp sulfuric acid or rotten egg smell emanating from the UPS, immediately remove the UPS to an outside location such as your garage and replace the batteries.
Adverse health symptoms include throat irritation, headaches and even death.
2015-12-22 18:43:12 · answer #2 · answered by Cypherdude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will not cause any problem to you right now as youare using it, but when you will throw it or dispose it or simply send to junk-yard, it will cause a problem to nature and living beings. See, disposal of eletronic goods is one of the greatest problems we are facing today, because all these goods create hazardous chemicals in disosal process.
2006-07-18 03:32:12 · answer #3 · answered by Pirate of the Bassein Creek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norm's right. Don't eat them. They are commonly called "sealed lead-acid" batteries for a reason... they're sealed. And, therefore, you can't get to the lead. Now will you stop worrying.
2006-07-03 15:46:37 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never heard of any one getting lead poisoning from a battery
2006-07-18 16:59:11 · answer #5 · answered by Neil G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually opened onf those batteries up to take a look see and discovered some black charcoal stuff...reminded me of my ex wifes cooking.
2006-07-19 03:34:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no dont worry, it is like having AA batteries, when it dies you can change it... I use UPS on all my electronics.... for over 20 years,
no problems so far...Good Luck
2006-07-16 17:16:24 · answer #7 · answered by Arun M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acceptable levels of radiation, means the amount of radiation companies can accept giving you
2006-07-18 17:12:48 · answer #8 · answered by Robyn M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is a computer ups , with internal battery then no problem
2006-07-07 22:57:46 · answer #9 · answered by hardware_guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it can it will cause poisioning to your bathroom or health hazard
2006-07-19 09:35:32 · answer #10 · answered by blackknightninja 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The newer ones don't have lead in them - they have something else.
2006-07-03 16:32:54 · answer #11 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋