Does Insulation Burn When Welding? The Truth Revealed 🔥

Welding near spray foam inside a steel liveaboard—bad idea or manageable risk? We pulled foam from our hull and ran a real test with a 6011 1/8" stick to see if it flames up or just melts. Results might surprise you. (Do NOT try this indoors or without proper safety.) Sequence 04 00:00 Problem: welding + 2–4" spray foam 00:33 Plan & safety notes (fire-retardant foam, test setup) 01:46 Live test (spatter on foam) 02:25 First impressions (don’t breathe that smoke) 03:11 What we welded with (6011 1/8") & what happened 04:36 Takeaway: still a conundrum for interior hull work We’re documenting the full Alaskan Gypsy refit—steel hull, winter liveaboard realities, and all the problem-solving. Subscribe for more boat fixes, experiments, and remote Alaska life. ⚠️ Safety: This video is demonstration/entertainment, not instructions. Foam smoke is hazardous; use proper ventilation, PPE, fire watch, and local codes. #BoatRefit #Welding #SprayFoam #SteelBoat #AlaskaBoatLife #Liveaboard #BoatRestoration