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Insulating a steam boiler

Al Letellier_9
Al Letellier_9 Member Posts: 929
in THE MAIN WALL
A BTU being the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of water 1 degree, it would make sense to keep as much heat in the system as possible. I believe all the piping in a system should be insulated, but it is quite common to see only above the water line insulated. All commercial or spec'd jobs I see are fully insulated. Go with what you can afford, but all is better.

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  • Dave_4
    Dave_4 Member Posts: 1,405
    Insulating a Hartford Loop

    Hi Dave,

    The system is a one-pipe steam system - any advatages or disadvantages to insulating the Hartford Loop?

    Thanks,
    John
  • Christian Egli_2
    Christian Egli_2 Member Posts: 812
    Al Fresco

    That's right, when it gets freezing cold outside, wear a thick jacket for warmth... but who needs pants? ;)

    I totally agree with Al, go with what you can afford, but all is better.

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