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Insulating steam pipes njdilettante 11-07-2007
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Posted by njdilettante on November 7, 2007, 8:16 pm
This is our first winter in a beautiful 200+ year old house. Unfortunately,
we've already found that the basement is by far the warmest part of the
place! The steam furnace is fairly new (about 5 years), but almost all the
steam pipes running through the basement are bare.

Rather than moving the family down to the basement until spring, I'd like to
insulate the exposed steam pipes. They're definitely iron (some are
rusting), and range about 4-6" in diameter. I made a trip to the box stores
and saw several types of insulation with varying prices.

I don't want to assume that expensive is best, so I'd appreciate some
recommendations.

Thanks ---



Posted by on November 7, 2007, 8:26 pm
Look for the foil encased bubble wrap. Reflectix is the name. Wrap
around your pipes and yu will notice the difference. Even at fullon
steam you can still hold the reflectix covered pipe as it reflects 90
% of heat. There is foil tape made for high heat too. I recommend
this 1000%

> This is our first winter in a beautiful 200+ year old house. Unfortunately,
> we've already found that the basement is by far the warmest part of the
> place! The steam furnace is fairly new (about 5 years), but almost all the
> steam pipes running through the basement are bare.
>
> Rather than moving the family down to the basement until spring, I'd like to
> insulate the exposed steam pipes. They're definitely iron (some are
> rusting), and range about 4-6" in diameter. I made a trip to the box stores
> and saw several types of insulation with varying prices.
>
> I don't want to assume that expensive is best, so I'd appreciate some
> recommendations.
>
> Thanks ---



Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on November 7, 2007, 9:37 pm

> This is our first winter in a beautiful 200+ year old house.
> Unfortunately, we've already found that the basement is by far the warmest
> part of the place! The steam furnace is fairly new (about 5 years), but
> almost all the steam pipes running through the basement are bare.
>
> Rather than moving the family down to the basement until spring, I'd like
> to insulate the exposed steam pipes. They're definitely iron (some are
> rusting), and range about 4-6" in diameter. I made a trip to the box
> stores and saw several types of insulation with varying prices.
>
> I don't want to assume that expensive is best, so I'd appreciate some
> recommendations.


Find out what size pipes you have.
Go to your local plumbing supply. Note: Plumbing supply, not Home Depot.
Ask for pipe insulation of the size you need for your pipes. It comes in
about 4' lengths and is easily cut as needed, wrapped and taped.

I love steam heat.



Posted by Stormin Mormon on November 8, 2007, 8:35 am
I'd reccomend asbestos with a plaster jacket.

--

I'm Christopher A. Young;
and, I approved this message.
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This is our first winter in a beautiful 200+ year old house. Unfortunately,
we've already found that the basement is by far the warmest part of the
place! The steam furnace is fairly new (about 5 years), but almost all the
steam pipes running through the basement are bare.

Rather than moving the family down to the basement until spring, I'd like to
insulate the exposed steam pipes. They're definitely iron (some are
rusting), and range about 4-6" in diameter. I made a trip to the box stores
and saw several types of insulation with varying prices.

I don't want to assume that expensive is best, so I'd appreciate some
recommendations.

Thanks ---




Posted by RicodJour on November 8, 2007, 9:10 am
wrote:
> I'd reccomend asbestos with a plaster jacket.

Wouldn't a dust mask and goggles protect you better than a plaster
jacket?

R


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