recommendations and suppliers needed

Chris Hehman

So, I bought a 75 year old house and spent the money and had all the nasty asbestos and the 75 year old boiler removed. The new boiler is great and I can work out in the basement without fear of sucking down the asbestos. So, now I need to re-insulate the 75 year old iron pipes (~2.25" OD main and ~1.312" OD leads and risers). I also need to replace many of the vent valves on the radiators. I am thinking of the clam-shell type fiberglass insulation and adjustable valves and possibly thermostatic radiator valves in the critical areas (ie., the baby's room). The problem is, I can't find any suppliers for the standard valves or the TRVs; anyone know where I can find an on-line catalog or a contact number so I can call for a catalog? Also, is there anything else that can handle the heat of the mains besides fiberglass?

Thanks

Bob W._2

Try two places.....

www.controlsdepot.com and www.statesupply.com; I have bought from both with good service.

Dave_4

try high temp armaflex

http://www.armaflex.com/www/armacell/armacell.nsf/ansHTMLSeitenLookUp/US_Frame?OpenDocument

easier to work with...costs more than fiberglass but you "can work out in the basement without fear of sucking down the" fibers....

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Chris

Write to Tom at Tunstall for all of those type of valves. He visits the wall every once in a while.

(tp@tunstall-inc.com)


Noel