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Does Insulation Burn When Welding? The Truth Revealed š„
Welding near spray foam inside a steel liveaboardābad 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 + 2ā4" spray foam 00:33 Plan & safety notes (fire-retardant foam, test setup) 01:46 Live test (spatter on foam) 02:25 First impressions (donāt breathe that smoke) 03:11 What we welded with (6011 1/8") & what happened 04:36 Takeaway: still a conundrum for interior hull work Weāre documenting the full Alaskan Gypsy refitāsteel hull, winter liveaboard realities, and all the problem-solving. Subscribe for more boat fixes, experiments, and remote Alaska life. ā ļø 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
