A while back, SWIM had a flask fail and as a result is the not-so-proud owner of a large, nearly 3rd degree burn scar on SWIM's leg that will be a permanant reminder how dangerous these reactions can be, even if you practice good habit's.
The other night SWIM heard a funny sound coming from the empty room the chili was cookin in. Turned out to be the automated virus checker was searchin the 2nd harddrive on SWIM's computer, which makes a groaning noise due to age, but flask failure was the 1st thing to pop in mind.
SWIM's current flask is a 1000ml round bottomed long neck flask by PYREX, and has been in use a good while. SWIM bought it used, so no idea how and how long it was used before.
Is there any indication signs, or other tests, that a flask is due to fail? How about life expectancy? I tried a seaveral searchs using flask break failure fail and safety (ommitting and rearanging the words) but couldnt really locate anything useful.
Every time I think about the bottom of the flask falling off and the honey splashing onto my leg I get the shiver's. The smoke cloud was worse at the time, but the scar is there forever.
Like to try and avoid that again, if at all possible.