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1885 Victorian mix of 2 pipe and 1pipe radiators all with vents
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What thickness is recommended? Assume it reduces from near piping > mains > returns.0
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One inch thickness is recommended unless the pipe passes into non-conditioned space such as attic or crawl space.0
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Make sure it is fiberglass insulation, at least 1 inch thick. Foam rubber will be a sticky mess!!
You could skip covering the elbows for now, and do them later.—NBC0 -
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