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Subject:Re: precautions to take when welding on van
From:moritz schmid
Date:Wed, 2 Jan 2019 21:27:51 -0500

Disconnect the batterie(s). If welding body panels try to remove the
interior trim to avoid burning insulation if there is any on the interior.
Protect any glass you are working around as the sparks can easily burn the
glass.  Make sure to have a fire extinguisher handy just in case.

On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 8:23 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:

>         While it probably wouldn't hurt to follows DanNs advice, I have
> had many
>
> Welds done on My Van over the Years WithOut Disconnecting anything & have
>
> never had it cause a problem ~
>
>                                                         ORR ~ DeanB
>
> On 2 Jan , 2019, at 4:11 PM, Dan N wrote:
>
> > yes.. YES.. disconnect both ... tig welding?
>