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Polyurethane insulation removal?

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pmureiko

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I have a vessel with polyurethane foam insulation that needs to be removed. It is very hard and would be time consuming to scrape off. Are there any tips for easy removal?
 
DONT try to burn it off. The fumes are quite toxic.
It shouldn't be hard; the stuff is mainly CO2 and freon gas; the outer surface has probably been painted with a polymer sealant. Hit that with a bowsaw or even lengthwise with a boxcutter and the rest should come clear, even if it was foamed in place.
 
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