diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Tools/lighters.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Tools/lighters.yml
index ef22844227..ff27ed0218 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Tools/lighters.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Tools/lighters.yml
@@ -61,6 +61,7 @@
         Blunt: 0 #this feels hacky, but is needed for burn damage while active (i think)
   - type: Welder
     fuelConsumption: 0.01
+    welderOnConsume: 0.1
     litMeleeDamageBonus:
       types:
         Heat: 1