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Insulate my loop seal?

CKNJ
CKNJ Member Posts: 65
in Strictly Steam
Quick question about my recently replaced loop seal. Single Pipe system with dry return. I have insulated both the supplies and the return. But, should I insulate the loop seal as well or leave it bare?

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  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 16,916
    up to you. It's going to be full of water all the time so insulation probably won't save much fuel....but every little bit helps
  • jumper
    jumper Member Posts: 2,398
    EBEBRATT-Ed said:

    up to you. It's going to be full of water all the time so insulation probably won't save much fuel....but every little bit helps

    plus hot water is better than cold
  • The Steam Whisperer
    The Steam Whisperer Member Posts: 1,251
    The water in the loop seal will get up to 212 F or so and will cool down very slowly, so it is giving off heat alot longer than a steam line. I have used the condensate return off steam pipes to help heat basements, so I'd insulate it.
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