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Proper Pipe Insullation

Jbaha14
Jbaha14 Member Posts: 8
in THE MAIN WALL
This is my first winter in my new home and have steam heat. I know that insulating the pipes will allow me to heat the house more efficiently, but I'm not sure what the proper type of insulation is. I have steel pipes and copper piping as well. The pipes are located in the basement/garage and are exposed. Also, is there any type of insuallation I would need for the holes where the pipes enter the house? I appreciate the help anybody can provide.

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  • Chuckles_3
    Chuckles_3 Member Posts: 110
    see...

    See this post
  • Thad English
    Thad English Member Posts: 152
    my 2 cents

    I am a homeowner like yourself who has steam heat. My basement used to be 90*. I got some 1.5" thick, foil backed, rigid fiberglass pipe insulation from an industrial insulation complany. It looks like a fat foil- wrapped fiberglass pipe with a split down one side. If you are near Philly/Delaware I can give you the contact info. It has made all the difference in the world. The house is now more comfortable, the basement is sauna-like and the gas bills aren't so high.

    You also want to make sure that you order "We got Steam heat" from the 'books and more' section of this website. It will help you understand your steam system and thus help you keep it running at maximum efficiency.

    Also, read this link:
    http://www.heatinghelp.com/newsletter.cfm?Id=54

    Good luck.

    -Thad
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