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steam pipe insulation
zepfan
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what is the best type and thickness of insulation to use on low pressure steam,and is it ok to insulate just the mains and leave the wet and dry returns uninsulated?
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Insulation Link
Hi- One inch of insulation seems to be the best "bang for the buck". Here's a link to an excellent post by "Crash" on insulation.
http://www.heatinghelp.com/forum-thread/137178/Insulation
Insulating the steam pipes is the most important.
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