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Using R-11 Fibreglass to insulate steam pipes
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Using R-11 Fibreglass to insulate steam pipes
I have 3" copper pipes near the boiler (Hartford Loop?), and 3" cast iron mains. The copper pipes are not insulated. Sections of the cast iron main are insulated with asbestos.
I have tried to locate clamshell type insulation in the Albany, NY area, without success.
Is it safe and recommended to use regular R-11 Owens Corning Fiberglass insulation (the type normally used in walls)?
I would like to reduce my bill (which was high last winter) but I don't want a fire hazard instead.
Thanks for your advice
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> I have 3" copper pipes near the boiler (Hartford
> Loop?), and 3" cast iron mains. The copper pipes
> are not insulated. Sections of the cast iron main
> are insulated with asbestos.
>
> I have tried to
> locate clamshell type insulation in the Albany,
> NY area, without success.
>
> Is it safe and
> recommended to use regular R-11 Owens Corning
> Fiberglass insulation (the type normally used in
> walls)?
>
> I would like to reduce my bill (which
> was high last winter) but I don't want a fire
> hazard instead.
>
> Thanks for your
> advice
>
> Rickey
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