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Can you over-insulate a gas boiler jacket??
JUGHNE
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I have a NG CI 1973 American Standard 1BJ2-G-10-10/1440. 1.8 million BTUH input. 4563 EDR.
Have it opened for cleaning. Of course the insulation is the 1" figerglass which is now pretty ratty.
At this point it seems like it could use a new insulation jacket.
Some here said they have used standard fiberglass batts.....some advise against it.
And can you install too much thickness on a boiler of this size?
TIA
Have it opened for cleaning. Of course the insulation is the 1" figerglass which is now pretty ratty.
At this point it seems like it could use a new insulation jacket.
Some here said they have used standard fiberglass batts.....some advise against it.
And can you install too much thickness on a boiler of this size?
TIA
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There is a fair amount of empty space under the jacket.
The beast is 6' tall, 5' wide and 4' deep.
I was going to use standard unfaced fiberglas batts.
Can anyone see any issue with the FG?0 -
I would use ROXUL...Rockwool. Better R value. Fireproof.
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